One thing about being an IT consultant…it is rare that you get an office or a desk to sit at. If you are looking for a nice desk and a place to put some pictures, consulting is probably not for you. In the few years that I have done this, I always end up sitting in some unusual spots. Here are some places I have ended up:

• In a Brazillian Churrascaria for a few weeks
• In a conference room off of a data center
• In several different hallways
• On the ground in a hallway next to an elevator bank
• In a presentation room overlooking lottery operations
• In a 2nd floor “fishbowl” conference room at Devonshire and Summer
• A desk in an airplane factory
• In a cold foods storage facility
• In several hospitals

Sometimes it can be interesting. At other times, it can be a real, physical, pain in the ass.

Being constantly mobile requires me to carry my entire office in my bag. I finally got rid of the business case I carried and replaced it with a Timbuk2 messenger bag. It is made out of extremely durable Nylon. It is nearly waterproof. It is comfortable, and I think pretty stylish. It also makes me miss my bicycle.