From: Guyler, Rik (rguyler@shp-dayton.org)
Date: Fri Feb 24 2006 - 11:22:17 GMT-3
The contracts are what they are so you should be sure of the terms before
signing. A 6+ months contract could be a 6-month contract with a renewal
option at the end, which could be a renewal on a monthly basis or another 6
months. It just depends on the individual contract. There are as many
contract types as people writing them so be sure to go over them very
carefully.
I made a jump once from a perm/FT position to a contract position. It was 4
months guaranteed with the possibility of longer. At that time, I was
younger and pretty much free of much responsibility and the market in my
area was pretty good for IT guys so I didn't see it as a huge risk. I also
made nearly twice as much as my salary at the time and I really didn't like
my current job anyway.
However, now that I have mouths to feed, a mortgage payment to make, etc.,
etc. I would not do this. I've had the chance to do it in recent years but
I find the risk too great. If I found myself to be between contracts for
much time my savings would pretty quickly disappear and then hard times
would be around the corner. I won't risk doing that to my family.
My advice to you is this: if you cannot tolerate much risk then don't do it.
Just be patient and you will find a position to your liking. Don't burn any
bridges when you leave and don't put in your notice at your current employer
until you have a firm offer letter from your future employer. I've never
been burned with this formula. If you can tolerate some risk and won't be
in dire straits if you don't have an income for a period then go for it.
Contract work will if nothing else give you some great experience and
possibly open some doors while doing so.
Rik
-----Original Message-----
From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
CCIEin2006
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 9:03 AM
To: Cisco certification
Subject: OT - Contract vs Full Time Permanent Position
Hello Group,
In my job search I am thinking about the posibility of taking a contract
position.
Right now I am in a stable, permanent position so I am a little hesitant
about the risks involved with taking a contract position versus a full time
permanent position.
Lets say the contract is for 1 year, does that mean they cannot lay you off
for a full year? If they do lay you off before the contract expires do they
still pay you for the full year?
Also with the contract positions that say duration is 6months+ does that
mean they will renew the contract after 6 months?
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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