Contracting has been the answer for me. Reply to me if you have: - worked many hours overtime without any recognition or remuneration - been caught up in off

Contracting has been the answer for me. Reply to me if you have: - worked many hours overtime without any recognition or remuneration - been caught up in office politics - felt unsatisfied with your job - felt like you could achieve more if the company listened to your advice - wanted a change of role without sacrificing your career 12 years ago I started contracting in data warehousing and analytics. I've alternated between permanent and contracting over the years. At 38 I'm contracting for a huge multinational company, working on exciting big data challenges and never been happier...it's literally my dream job. Between my day job and side project I work around 16 hours per day, but I love what I do. Fortunately I have a supportive wife and kids. Prior to this I managed a few teams at a big company and struggled to stay motivated. Contracting is not for everyone, but if you are passionate about what you do and like to work hard knowing there is an end in sight, it is well remunerated and keeps you in touch with the market without the HR responsibilities.