My job choice ?? Perm or contract ??

[Lkenn2007]

Hi,

Wondering if anyone could advise or help me make a decision?

I am currently in a full time permanent role but have now been offered a contract position within another company.

Do I move as it will be better paid or stick with the security of a permanent role, I have never contracted before and thinking about giving it a go although I have heard both good and bad things about it.

Can anyone please help me out ..........

Kind regards

[stumilton]

Good evening Lkenn2007,

I have personally been contracting for over 5 years now, like you said, there are good point and bad but mainly more towards the better.

I would advise you to go for it, I was in a similar situation myself, I have been in 3 contract within the last 5 years and totally enjoy it.

I find it gives you more freedom and flexibility.

Good luck and keep me updated.

Regards

Stu

[blacksmith81]

That would depend on whether you have any financial commitments, ie mortgage or other loan repayments to make. If you have, the security of a Permanent position will suit your needs better. My advice would be; only take a Contract position if the only other option is unemployment.

If however, you have no financial commitments and want to 'fly by the seat of your pants', a more senior contract role may be a way of progressing your career.

[eddie1961]

Below are a number of links from 'You Tube' that will be of interest to you:

Help! New to contracting? All your questions answered?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYA2nxyKUN8

Umbrella company services, what contractors must insist on?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfhgrA9zCKE

Why use an Umbrella Company if you are a contract worker?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neh-hfv_LRE

Tax does not have to be Taxing for a Tarpon Employee!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvh_nXtKbGg

Good luck and I hope these help...........