Why contract when I can work as if I'm full-time & salaried (with benefits) for 5+ years? Just seems like added risk and a lower effective wage to me. Also - i

Why contract when I can work as if I'm full-time & salaried (with benefits) for 5+ years? Just seems like added risk and a lower effective wage to me. Also - it's springtime which means it's review season - the results are in and the entity paying me for my output is very happy with my output!