> that is not one at all. I'm significantly ahead of all my peers in job position and salary so I must have been doing something right. I've a family now and

> that is not one at all. I'm significantly ahead of all my peers in job position and salary so I must have been doing something right. I've a family now and such investment done prior are helping immensely. all my peers know I'm dependable and all previous manager know I do get things done. the large reference network is both a source of work opportunities and has been a safety net during times of need. why would people choose the misery of strictly contractual relationship when you can build partnerships and friendship wherever you go with just very little effort.