It sounds like a rare opportunity to self train. This is a good time to pick up some hardcore courses like EdX, or learn something new like functional or a new

It sounds like a rare opportunity to self train. This is a good time to pick up some hardcore courses like EdX, or learn something new like functional or a new language. Contracting is fine, but it has a habit of taking up to 40 hours/week and make you neglect your actual job. I don't think they help much in a career, but it's better to try out new code in a contract than for free.