There are usually some red flags: - the language used during the sales process points to an employee-employer type relationship - conditions like full-time an

There are usually some red flags: - the language used during the sales process points to an employee-employer type relationship - conditions like full-time and having to work at the client's office all the time - the sales process itself is treated more like an interview process (you have to provide documents like a CV first etc.) If you encounter these or other aspects that feel off: Walk away. If the contract stipulates you be at their office from 9 to 5: Walk away If the contract doesn't say anything about this but the client still tries to enforce such rules: Point to the contract and if the client still insists, again walk away. If this sounds overly harsh or opinionated please keep in mind as a contractor / consultant you're running a business and an essential part of running a business is establishing long-term, trustworthy relationships. You can only do this by agreeing upon and adhering to clear conditions of how you do business.