How much have layoffs affected engineers vs. other departments? Here's the data

Re:How much have layoffs affected engineers vs. other depart... by jcadam on Friday October 14, 2022 @12:26AM (#33199617)

I've never seen anything close to $150/hr -- I'd jump on that if I did. $63-$80/hr is actually about what I'm seeing, which is less than I'd made from my last FTE gig (I have 16 yoe, mind you). When you consider those rates don't include PTO and benefits, it's even worse.

Contracting is the thing you do when you're between permanent jobs and you do it because it pays better than slinging coffee and keeps your resume current.

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Re:How much have layoffs affected engineers vs. other depart... by b20000 on Friday October 14, 2022 @01:36PM (#33206545)

contracting is being in business for yourself which means you need to learn how to sell and negotiate. if you don’t do that then yes, you will work for a low rate.

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