Hey, career gals (and guys!) -
When I'm not on tPF I'm hard at work in IT Project Management and business analysis, slavin' away over a hot keyboard to keep a roof over my head, food on the table and an ever growing collection of bags in my closets!
Has anyone gone from full-time to contract work in their same field? Got any stories to share, good, bad or ugly?
I'm considering cutting the cord of full-time permanent employment and going "freelance," joining a staffing agency that would put me on 3-6 month project and then send me elsewhere when the assignment ends.
Pros:
- get away from current company (7 years, great run but stagnating at present)
- 60% greater pay
- new challenges/opportunities
- I'm good at what I do...and my skills are portable
Cons:
- higher tax bracket
- no guarantee of new work when the current work ends (meaning, pay could be phenomenal but sporadic)
- have to find benefits and investing/savings options on my own (no biggy here, but just different)
- anything else?
I had an interview today that went well, spookily well. And I have a follow up one tomorrow! OMG. Please cross your fingers for me!!
When I'm not on tPF I'm hard at work in IT Project Management and business analysis, slavin' away over a hot keyboard to keep a roof over my head, food on the table and an ever growing collection of bags in my closets!
Has anyone gone from full-time to contract work in their same field? Got any stories to share, good, bad or ugly?
I'm considering cutting the cord of full-time permanent employment and going "freelance," joining a staffing agency that would put me on 3-6 month project and then send me elsewhere when the assignment ends.
Pros:
- get away from current company (7 years, great run but stagnating at present)
- 60% greater pay
- new challenges/opportunities
- I'm good at what I do...and my skills are portable
Cons:
- higher tax bracket
- no guarantee of new work when the current work ends (meaning, pay could be phenomenal but sporadic)
- have to find benefits and investing/savings options on my own (no biggy here, but just different)
- anything else?
I had an interview today that went well, spookily well. And I have a follow up one tomorrow! OMG. Please cross your fingers for me!!