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| Professional,
Courteous Service. This is our commitment to you. |
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| When trying
to decide between contract and permanent positions, keep in mind some
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| the following
points. |
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| Direct/Permanent-
Hire |
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Advantages:
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Disadvantages:
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Potential for stock options
- Retirement
plans
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A place to belong
- Stability
- A
nice office/work area
- Continuing
technical education, and Career growth.
- More
potential for paid training
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Risk of being "pigeon-holed" on one project or application
- Greater
likelihood in some companies of doing strictly maintenance
- Lower
cash compensation than with contract
- Fewer professional contacts
in the development community
- Unpaid
overtime
- Lack
of variety at some companies
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| Contract
Consulting |
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Advantages:
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Disadvantages:
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Increased income
- Project
variety
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Flexibility
- The
chance to experience a company before you commit to full-time
employment
- Quick
hiring decisions
- Paid
overtime
- The
chance to build your professional network rapidly, and
- The
opportunity to stay on the bleeding edge of technology
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Lack of stability
- The
risk of being released on short notice
- Lack
of a defined management career track
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The necessity of making a quick decision on offers
- Less-than-ideal
working conditions at some companies, and
- Having
to interview more frequently.
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| Thinking
about contract? Be sure to read these guidelines to determine if you can
classify |
| yourself
as an independent contractor (1099 or incorporated). |
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