In reading through this thread, I am not getting a clear picture.

What has changed and resulted in contracting jobs no longer being an option?

Personally I prefer to bypass recruiters and pitch to those with a compelling need for what I can deliver. Requires more up-front research but once you demonstrate your track record in delivering results the hiring process becomes smoother.

I am open to contract positions or permanent positions, no problem either way. It sounded like I was just a corporate developer from my original post, so I may have confused some of you, sorry about that. I thought putting out a whole life's story was too much me, me, me! stuff...