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"Am I ready?" Are you a programmer? Yes? You are ready. Seriously in the current market you don't need to be a very confident programmer to be contractor in t
by mavdi 11y ago
"Am I ready?"
Are you a programmer? Yes? You are ready.
Seriously in the current market you don't need to be a very confident programmer to be contractor in the UK. Quit your stressful jobs and get into contracting NOW. Money is 3x better. Hours are better, employers are more flexible with contractors believe it or not. And when shit hits fans, just bail and go find another contract.
- mtberatwork 11y agoEasier said than done and a bit short-sighted. I would argue that over the long run, the stress of having to track down and find new projects while maintaining a steady stream of income produces much higher stress levels than a 9-5 job. Some people can deal with that, others not so much. You will also have periods where you are flush with cash and periods where you may go months on end without income. Again, some people can handle this, others not so much. Are your hours really better when you factor in all of the business administration and marketing of yourself that you will need to do? Probably not. So, are you really ready? That's a much deeper question and not so easily answered.