About Me
Who is The Netknucklehead?
My name is Randal Ray and I used to be a computer programmer, a project manager, an IT manager and an Assistant Director. You can see the progression of my Information Technology career – from programmer to Assistant Director. But something happened to end that nice career progression – my Assistant Director position was eliminated in 2003.My Story
That job elimination was the first lay-off or job cut I had experienced. Honestly, I hated that position and that company with a passion but it still hurt my self-confidence and left me wondering about my abilities.
It was the beginning of 2004 and I needed a job fast. I had a mortgage to pay and three other mouths to feed at home. I applied for every IT job I was remotely qualified for. It was a tense time to say the least.
Finally, I managed to land a consulting gig at a large bank. Six months later the client company hired me on as an employee. My salary had taken a fairly large hit from my Assistant Director days obviously but honestly, I didn’t mind because I no longer had to deal with all the management headaches.
A Lesson Learned
I learned a lot during this stressful episode. I learned that job cuts really could happen to me. And I learned that everyone needs a backup plan for when the job cuts occur. It was then that I decided to get serious about making money on the Internet.
Today, I still work for that employer who bailed me out in 2004 and I am making real money online. No, I haven’t been able to replace my salary (and benefits) yet but I’m still working toward it and I *will* get there.
My Projects
This blog is a journal (and a journey) of not only my efforts to earn money online, but also my life lessons. It also serves as a source of online income (very little) but I have other initiatives underway as well. I will share my thoughts, experiences, and lessons (both sucky and awesome) with you, the readers. I love to teach and coach and see others succeed in love, life, and business.
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P.S. Here is a free life lesson for you from my Assistant Director days – If you suspect one of your slimey employees of stealing company equipment, check because they probably are. (In this case, they were selling stuff on eBay.)
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