The start went like this: Me: You need this database stuff done. I can consult for you. Them: We are looking for a full time employee. Me: Well I'm keeping a

The start went like this: Me: You need this database stuff done. I can consult for you. Them: We are looking for a full time employee. Me: Well I'm keeping an open mind here, let me just go through the interview process and see what we both think. (interviews) Them: OK we interviewed you and we want to hire you. Me: After understanding more about the position, I need to be remote. Them: We don't want to hire any remote employees. OK we'll hire you as a (remote) consultant. Me: $$$ ... time passes ... largest income year ever ... At this point I failed to look for more clients, and it became a one-client consultancy and eventually died when they decided they wanted to convert me to a (remote) employee after all.