New to Contracting

[mayamiko]

Hi

I am currently thinking of starting contracting, i have had 3 years experience in testing, SAP ISU and SQL.
I just wanted advice on what kind of daily rates i could expect and what is the best way to get started.

All advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[northernladuk]

a) Three years isn't enough IMO
b) The lack of effort put in to this post and researching your future career probably means you won't cut it.

Thanks...

[mudskipper]

Start with the fist timer's guides on the right ---->

Research your market on jobserve and other sites.

[eek]

Start with the first timer's guides on the right ---->

Research your market on jobserve and other sites.

I think you've made a fist of that post... However, I'm not sure 3 years testing experience is enough. Personally I would aim for a permie promotion, and another couple of years on your CV then go for it...

[SueEllen]

There is nothing wrong with MS's post.

If mayamiko bothers to do some research he may come to the same conclusion that was in your post....

[jmo21]

There is nothing wrong with MS's post.

Except the spelling...

[riffpie]

Whether three years is enough *experience* is one matter, whether it's long enough to have built up a bit of a war chest is another. I didn't go contracting until I had enough cash in the bank to survive several months without work. It took me more than three years to get there.

[SpontaneousOrder]

Whether three years is enough *experience* is one matter, whether it's long enough to have built up a bit of a war chest is another. I didn't go contracting until I had enough cash in the bank to survive several months without work. It took me more than three years to get there.

I went contracting with zero cash in the war chest knowing that if i couldnt find a gig i could easily get another permie job (although my employer said they have me back anyway).

[petergriffin]

It's not the experience that counts but the confidence. I'd be more worried that OP doesn't know what daily rate to expect.

[kal]

I went contracting with zero cash in the war chest knowing that if i couldnt find a gig i could easily get another permie job (although my employer said they have me back anyway).

+1 I did the same, sometimes one needs to take a risk, playing it safe means that you will most likely never take the plunge!