It is definitely viable. However, you will spend extra effort in one of two areas. 1) Either looking for more positions (gigs) or 2) Spending more time integra

It is definitely viable. However, you will spend extra effort in one of two areas. 1) Either looking for more positions (gigs) or 2) Spending more time integrating yourself building relationships with those you work with. You have to forcefully make sure you take part, participate in, or lead new efforts. The reason? Out of site, out of mind. It doesn't happen all at once - but it's accretive that opportunities go to others, and then over time are assigned to others. If you choose (1) from above, you need to build relationships to receive new gigs, or use recruiters to find them (and take a portion of your wages).