Moving from a Permanent Position to Contract Work? 295
duncan bayne asks: "I'm sure many developers in salaried, permanent positions have been tempted by the self-management, flexibility and higher pay that are the perks of being a contractor, while at the same time looking nervously at the uncertainty and irregular income. So, to all those in the Slashdot crowd who've made the change - what was it like, was it worth it, and what advice can you share?"
Funny you should ask (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Funny you should ask (Score:1, Funny)
Mom's Cooking was worth the decision (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Funny you should ask (Score:4, Funny)
Sorry, I think the original poster was talking about contracting for TECH companies...
Re:Funny you should ask (Score:3, Funny)
Microsoft is hardly considered a small firm.
Consulting? (Score:2, Funny)
it's a money thing (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Contractors do it to contract?!? (Score:3, Funny)
Contractors creed: No Act too unnatural.
But I would have to raise my rate for the sendmail part. :-)