It’s very rare for me to wake up at 6am. What’s even rare, getting ready for work. The last time I remembered preparing for work was back in mid 2006. Ever since then I’ve become a nocturnal being.
Still worried, still in doubt, still in fear, but hey, we’re humans. We’re supposed to feel this way, especially when getting out of that comfort zone. Nonetheless, I am excited as ever. Let’s hope this is a start of many opportunities to come. Amin.
Before I head off to work, let’s blast this music. Get myself motivated!
ps: Good luck Edwin. Let’s show the world what you’re born to do.
I have always loved web development and I’m sure I’ve repeated myself over and over again. But a great opportunity landed at my doorstep and I’ve been contemplating for weeks, if not months about this.
In case you don’t know, I will be quiting my web development business and joining a stable structure. Why the jump?
When I was an engineer, I’ve always believed that my capabilities were beyond this. I strongly believed I was destined for something bigger. Something that’ll allow me to break all hell loose, a puppet master, a master mind, anything bigger than engineer. Unfortunately, I was naive. I quit the practice and capitalize on my hobby. Though it was a step down, I was happy.
I think we’ve already established that I don’t read fiction, period. So this friend of mine, who’s into the Twilight series persuaded me to read the book. She said it’s an eye opener, a must read and mind stimulating.
Her efforts were way off. But that did not dampened her spirit. So she took another approach, she started bribing.
“Sugar coated doughnuts?” – Nope.
“RM50 to finish cover to cover?” – Nope.
“All you can eat sushi?” – Sounds good, but no.
“Thornton’s Chocolate?” – (they only sell this in the UK), still no.
I took a glance at my company account and see so many reds which leads to one thing, non-paying customer. The most back dated ones goes way back to 2007 and up till today, that site is still up and fronting clients, virtually.
Like any business owner, I’d call and talk to their accountant to release the remaining balance. I felt pretty much like a beggar asking for lose change on the streets of KL. Every single time I’d call, he’d excuse himself and ask for extensions. It’s nothing more than a few K’s, and for a land developer, what is few K’s compare to M’s?
I was planning on asking my uncle’s help and sue them. Fortunately for them, I do not wish to waste my time with dick heads like these. It’s not about money, it’s about ethics and credibility. You buy products, you pay in full, unless it’s discounted.
Web Development:
Under Appreciative Industry.
Allow me explore this further. There are 2 crucial points to consider;
Design – Involves art
Programming – Involves technical
Unlike most industries, web development requires the developer to master both worlds. In other words, become an amphibian. I assure you, it’s not an easy task.
I’ve been in love with web development ever since my ex wanted me to help her build a website for her coursework since the boom of Dot Com. Back then it was IE5 and IE5.5 was the latest of its kind.
Fast forward a few years, I fell for Firefox. Since then, I never looked back.
Presently, as a web developer, I am constantly forced to share my bed with IE6. Reason being, 10% of the world is using IE6. So, if let’s say, I get about 1000 hits per day, 100 people are using IE6. And if I completely ditch IE6, that 100 people will go elsewhere. But NH is blog, but what about e-commerce websites? 10% IS A LOT to chew.
Fortunately, the love-hate relationship will end pretty soon. Thanks to IE6Update.com, all my future works will no longer be bound by the wicked IE6.
Help kill Internet Explorer 6
IE6 is like an illness that just won’t go away, but we have the medicine.
IE6 Update looks like IE’s Information Bar, but instead of offering your visitors an ActiveX plugin, it offers a browser update.
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