A couple of months ago I was contemplating if I should look for a job once I got to Belgium. I’ve lived here for a couple of months now and have evaluated my options. My only immediate employment options are to work for NATO and there are some positions that I would qualify for. I don’t want to work out in town because I would be taxed 55% and considering I don’t know any of the national languages, that is definitely a handicap. So, i tried to decide… do I want to work for NATO or wait for the Army contract to become active again (the one i’ve worked for for the past few years). The NATO option is not appealing as I have no desire to work a 9-5 job right now. The Army job is a great job, but I feel now may be my time to really give my all to my business.
I’ve worked for the government in some form for the last 13 years and I think now may be my time to stop..at least in the current capacity. I have this gut feeling that now is the time for me to make my move into the business full time and I think I’m ready for it. I’ve thought about this for the last couple of months and as scary as it says, it’s time.
We are getting steady business now, and the projects continue to get larger. I would be taking a serious paycut, but making enough to get by. My priority is taking care of my family, so as long as that isn’t an issue, I’ll be a full-time business owner. I look forward to this wild ride! Wish me luck!