Dillemma whether to go Permy or take 6 Month contract

[northernladuk]

I assume English isn't your first language?

Anyway, my opinion is to go premie.

[NiceGuy]

I assume English isn't your first language?

Anyway, my opinion is to go premie.

Your assumption is right.
Can you please give your reasoning for going Permy plz.

[northernladuk]

Your assumption is right.
Can you please give your reasoning for going Permy plz.

One less contractor going for the gigs. It's a cut and thrust world out there

Seriously though, you don't give enough information about what you do so can't comment on your future career as a contractor but if you are convinced and are willing to take the rate cut for a short period to re-skill and pop out commanding a better rate and less time on the bench then take it. A year or two out of contracting won't kill you.

Saying that, asking a bunch of contractors what you should do in your personal circumstance with little to no detail is a bit of a waste of time.

[TheFaQQer]

its a big Indian IT consultancy.

Take it. It will be great.

[Eirikur]

I would say take the permie role and leave after 6 - 9 months or so for 2 reasons
1. you have your new skill
2. you have the big consultancy on your CV (personally however working for one is the last thing I ever would want to do)
On your CV it will look like another contract and now you can start making money using your new skill

[Eirikur]

Oops I now saw it's an Indian consultancy (tech Mahindra possibly??)
RUN AWAY!!!!!!!!!!

[Sausage Surprise]

its a big Indian IT consultancy.

Oh dear...

[NiceGuy]

I would say take the permie role and leave after 6 - 9 months or so for 2 reasons
1. you have your new skill
2. you have the big consultancy on your CV (personally however working for one is the last thing I ever would want to do)
On your CV it will look like another contract and now you can start making money using your new skill

Thanks I have decided to go with 6month contract.
a) my take home is more than permanent.
b) its closer to home and less travel
c) I can learn the skill in the evening and weekends

[NiceGuy]

Oops I now saw it's an Indian consultancy (tech Mahindra possibly??)
RUN AWAY!!!!!!!!!!

its wipro

[MB1983]

I recently took a 12 month fixed term contract of employment and after 2 months I feel that it was a big mistake… partly because they misrepresented the job and partly because I don't have the patience/inclination to put up with the nonsense that comes with being an employee. I'm currently hatching plans to get out before moving on to a 3 month notice period!

Think carefully before taking a permanent job if you are someone who prefers working as a contractor.