Ask HN: From contractor to permanent

Re:Ask HN: From contractor to permanent by cik on Wednesday September 24, 2014 @10:02AM (#8361451)

The reality is that it depends on the narrative, teh story that you have. It's very easy to explain why you chose consulting (other than money), and have a narrative that resonates. I've found that consulting actually results in exposure to more varied problems, technologies, and solutions - so I'm not nearly as pigeonholed.

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Re:Ask HN: From contractor to permanent by anpr on Wednesday September 24, 2014 @10:40AM (#8361695)

Thanks that's good validation.

I assume from your comment you must be a Contractor, can I ask how do you find it?

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Re:Ask HN: From contractor to permanent by cik on Wednesday September 24, 2014 @12:06PM (#8362212)

You're welcome to - I love it. I've never been happier. Like everything else there are pluses and minus, but I've found that professionally, I've been able to meet my goals in a way I never could as part of an organization. In fact, clients find me more valuable, because they know that I'm in to get things done, done solidly, and done forever.

Interestingly enough, I also feel as if I'm a key member of every team I join. I don't do the loan gun in the basement thing, which is probably a key part of it.

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Re:Ask HN: From contractor to permanent by anpr on Wednesday September 24, 2014 @01:40PM (#8362864)

That's so encouraging thanks man!

If I could abuse your kindness, I hope you dont mind - could I ask what you average contract length are? What is the average period it takes you between finishing a contract and finding a new role?

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