Full-timing on contract CAD work

CarlGeo wrote:
goldymar
Have continued reading this site and various comments, including yours. There are some basic questions I have not seen you address in the communications.
Are you licensed, and if so in what state or states? What is your engineering disicpline, what field, and finally, who do you plan to market your services to?
The above are all basic questions you need, or must address before thinking of performing remote work. As I stated in my first response, you must establish yourself with your own office or as an employee of an established office. After doing this you can then think of branching out and performing remote services.
CarlGeo

Thanks for asking. I can answer these. I have been working full-time as an mechanical engineer focusing on consumer product design for 4 years. I am on my way to obtaining my license, which requires the completion of two exams. I have passed one already and plan on taking the next within the next year. This is specifically the state of Michigan. I do not know what individual states require.

In terms of clientele, I am going to contact product design firms, tool shops, and flex some connections in the nuclear power industry modeling valves and whatnot. I may also try the numerous staffing services and freelancing websites out there, but I think I would have a difficult time generating enough income through those avenues alone.

In the mean time, I have a steady full-time job. My current job seems like it should be perfect but instead its making me realize how discontent I am with a traditionally prescribed lifestyle and employment. I have done several freelance jobs in the past, and enjoyed it immensely. Combine that with my incessant exploration bug and I think FT RVing might be in my future. Plus, my wife is all in. What other excuse could there be? Hopefully I answered all your questions.

By the way. If you are curious, you can find my portfolio here: http://www.coroflot.com/markgoldy