I'm thinking about becoming an IT contractor. I'm currently employed though my position will be made redundant over the next few months. As I have been looking for new opportunities I've been 'knocking back' contract offers as I've hoped to find permanent work.
Though i've come to realise that I'm more suited to contract work that i initially thought. Some of the disadvantages generally mentioned are:
Though I've had plenty of discussions with Recruiters and i've found a host of opportunities I'm still not sure of how many continuous work contracts that are out there. My background is IT Support and I feel i've got all the right characteristics for this type of work.
If anyone could offer some advice or guidance on this it would be a great help. What advice would you give to a potential new contractor? Thanks
Though i've come to realise that I'm more suited to contract work that i initially thought. Some of the disadvantages generally mentioned are:
- No guaranteed long-term income - I'd be confident of finding continuous work, but I keep my outgoings managed and don't have any long term financial burden.
Less Job Security - Again i'd manage if things temporarily weren't working.
No holiday/sick pay - That isn't worrying to me.
Paperwork - Not afraid to put time into the paperwork.
Though I've had plenty of discussions with Recruiters and i've found a host of opportunities I'm still not sure of how many continuous work contracts that are out there. My background is IT Support and I feel i've got all the right characteristics for this type of work.
If anyone could offer some advice or guidance on this it would be a great help. What advice would you give to a potential new contractor? Thanks
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