My experience (both as a permie manager and as a contractor) is that the person who has asked you has been told to ask the question and doesn't really want to. This means as long as you say 'No' in the right way the subject will be dropped and the contracts continue.
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In my experience, that means setting a price that they won't touch..while stating that you'd never thought of permanent employment, but here's what I think it would take.Originally posted by Alf WMy experience (both as a permie manager and as a contractor) is that the person who has asked you has been told to ask the question and doesn't really want to. This means as long as you say 'No' in the right way the subject will be dropped and the contracts continue.
The wife thinks I should just say "no - unless you're willing to pay big bucks."McCoy: "Medical men are trained in logic."
Spock: "Trained? Judging from you, I would have guessed it was trial and error."Comment
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Well yes. But contracting can be better.I am my own boss . Period.Originally posted by MustangDoes that mean you approve?
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