When I moved to Orwigsburg I faced a lot of discrimination not only from people, but from the police chief too. I was driving with a NY license plate, because I didn't know it had to be a PA one.
Just out of curiosity, since it was in PA during the 80s, did you face any discrimination while starting the business?
Yes...
Hmm, not in the business, but there was this one time I will never forget.
I've been watching you for 30 days. Do you live at this address?
So, he brought me to the station and told me I get one call. So I called my sister.
Show me your license registration!
Instead of locking me up, he gave me six or seven tickets for a mistake that should have warranted a fine.
You can't live in PA with this registration! You're under arrest!
Yes...
Wait, are you talking to Mrs. Khan?
Her husband is my doctor!
I told one of my friends at work what had happened, and he contacted a local TV station.
They spoke to the chief and after some time he dropped the charges, since he would be investigated if he didn't.
So, I became an independent contractor for a few fortune 20 companies, like Panasonic.
ICI(Innovative Consulting Inc.)
Wow...please continue your story...
During my contract at Panasonic, I formed another company called Innovative Consulting Inc., or ICI. It was very successful, doing consulting work at fortune 20 companies.
Oh yes, the IT business. There were these guys Frank and Chuck, we all started the company, but partners fought and only me and Frank survived!