Why Contracting May Be Your Next Move seems to be a pretty biased article masquerading as journalism. However, the comments seem to provide far more realistic feedback about the realities of contracting. Although the article does describe the drawbacks (less of a sense of permanency, less benefits, less chance to search for permanent work), these seem underplayed when placed against considerable benefits named of contract work (get hired faster, build your resume, boost your confidence, expand your network, it goes on and on in this fashion). It’s worth reading in case you’re considering contracting, but please don’t consider it necessarily factual.
October 26th, 2009 at 4:51 am
Ha! To the comment from Cdunlea.
October 26th, 2009 at 7:12 am
I think the Globe may have laid off all editorial staff who would have caught that mistake. Or perhaps they’re all contractors!