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Ask HN: Why are recruiters not interested in contractors?

I have 10 years of development experience and have been doing contracting remotely for like 5 years now. I get most of my work through an agency at a rate of $100 / hour.Nearly every day some recruiter emails me about a job opportunity. I am not really interested in switching since my arrangement is flexible and comfortable, but just for kicks, I always reply that I am available as a remote...

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