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>I miss contracting because they would think twice about contacting me after hours. So why not go back to contracting? I've been thinking a little about doing
by Arizhel 10y ago
>I miss contracting because they would think twice about contacting me after hours.
So why not go back to contracting? I've been thinking a little about doing this, but it seems like it would drag you around to a lot of different locations. And the pay doesn't seem that great either, given the lack of stability and the short-term nature (3, 6, 12-month contracts are the norm from what I see).
- soulnothing 10y agoBiggest reason health insurance. I have some other reasons preventing me right now. But I'd like to get back to it or consulting. I stayed in one general location for about three years. Working 3 to 6 month contracts. Get to know a few firms you're generally good. They'll come calling. Regarding pay, health insurance was the biggest cost. Saving smartly I was able to take one to two months off a year and focus on my own thing. Contracting generally paid well. Then there were the 100+ hour work weeks with time and a half. Essentially do it smartly it's not bad.