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I feel like there is less of a stigma for older contractors. Might be a good idea if you’re getting older in a tech career to shift from full time to contract w

by skizm 8y ago

I feel like there is less of a stigma for older contractors. Might be a good idea if you’re getting older in a tech career to shift from full time to contract work?

UnpossibleJim 8y ago
Health insurance is a son of a bitch when you're older, though =[ it's not necessarily a bad plan, but those insurance rates go through the roof.
- WestCoastJustin 8y ago
  He's from Canada. We get basic medial coverage for free. Well, if you are not working it is free, if you are working it is like $50-100/month (depending on your pay level). This is often covered by your employer too, again if you are working. So, there is no real issues there as he gets older.
  - UnpossibleJim 8y ago
    Oh, that's awesome! Remind me to move to Canada... Vancouver isn't too far from Seattle =) tax rate isn't that much higher, these days, either from my understanding (depending on your income). Edit: Though, you guys aren't taking us in anymore as easily, these days, though huh? =) I say this all mostly in jest. I do think things will even out here and cooler minds will prevail, eventually.
    - pinewurst 8y ago
      Vancouver tech salaries though are terrible by comparison with Seattle or even Toronto.
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porpoisely 8y ago
That makes a lot of sense since the company isn't as invested in a temp/contract hire as opposed to a full time employee. Hiring managers might be more willing to take a chance on an older contract worker than an older full time staff. And frankly speaking, the guy is a temp/contract worker whether he realizes it or not. Even if he secured a full-time position, he'd be the first to be laid off during a recession or downsizing. But to be doing contract work at 64 can be rough. Is he willing or able to travel/commute at that age? But definitely something to consider.

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I feel like there is less of a stigma for older contractors. Might be a good idea if you’re getting older in a tech career to shift from full time to contract w

by skizm 8y ago

I feel like there is less of a stigma for older contractors. Might be a good idea if you’re getting older in a tech career to shift from full time to contract work?

UnpossibleJim 8y ago
Health insurance is a son of a bitch when you're older, though =[ it's not necessarily a bad plan, but those insurance rates go through the roof.
- WestCoastJustin 8y ago
  He's from Canada. We get basic medial coverage for free. Well, if you are not working it is free, if you are working it is like $50-100/month (depending on your pay level). This is often covered by your employer too, again if you are working. So, there is no real issues there as he gets older.
  - UnpossibleJim 8y ago
    Oh, that's awesome! Remind me to move to Canada... Vancouver isn't too far from Seattle =) tax rate isn't that much higher, these days, either from my understanding (depending on your income). Edit: Though, you guys aren't taking us in anymore as easily, these days, though huh? =) I say this all mostly in jest. I do think things will even out here and cooler minds will prevail, eventually.
    - pinewurst 8y ago
      Vancouver tech salaries though are terrible by comparison with Seattle or even Toronto.
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porpoisely 8y ago
That makes a lot of sense since the company isn't as invested in a temp/contract hire as opposed to a full time employee. Hiring managers might be more willing to take a chance on an older contract worker than an older full time staff. And frankly speaking, the guy is a temp/contract worker whether he realizes it or not. Even if he secured a full-time position, he'd be the first to be laid off during a recession or downsizing. But to be doing contract work at 64 can be rough. Is he willing or able to travel/commute at that age? But definitely something to consider.