Just got offered a gig, 2months pays what id earn in nearly 8 months.
Share perspective and point of views.
It’s contracting. The trick is to have something else lined up after. You make a lot but you have to actively keep yourself employed and trained.
Yes then I’d take 6 months off, no brainer.
Do you like where you work, and does it pay enough for you to live comfortably? I think that’s the most important question
Next is how long do you think it would take to get a new job if the contractor life isn’t for you?
Other than that, I’d lean towards going for it. You can make a lot more money as a contractor or you can work a whole lot less. Finding work can be difficult, but if you make relationships work tends to lead to more work
Granted, finding work can be challenging and stressful sometimes, so it’s not for everyone
Lots of variables here, but sure, if its something you are comfortable with, go for it.
One thing about short term high paying work though, you have to be good about stretching your money.
Can be real easy to spend 8 months of pay fast when you earn it fast.
The benifit of steady work is steady income.
Can you do the task, and are you sure its not a scam?
I’m probably not in the same country as you but I’d say absolutely take it. You’re probably in a field where you can do the same thing again. Take the time to set yourself up as a company, get your tax affairs in order and charge everything (appropriate) to expenses and take the extra time to look for your next gig. Worst case you spent the extra time/money finding your next employment.
What happens after those 2 months?
This sounds like OP has a full time position somewhere and is thinking of quitting to go work as a contractor. My guess is that they’re unemployed after 2 months and would need to find a new job.
My general feeling on this is that it’s fine if they understand the difference. I don’t know of they’re in the US or elsewhere, but in the US the taxes on 1199 contractors are pretty high and there are no benefits. This can heavily change the calculus.
I would see if my current employer would allow me to take a 2 month leave of absence and then come back.
Damn! You 100% got it right on the money, I didn’t think of the leave of absence 🙌🏻 will definitely approach with that, thanks for the input.
Best wishes! I hope it works out. If I was the employer and you were a good worker, I’d want to retain you rather than lose you forever and then spend the time looking for a new hire and training them.
Damn that’s on me for skimming through it.
That’s what im telling myself🤣 it’d be to keep on hunting or getting referrals/invites
Depends on where you’re at in life, what your home responsibilities are. I recently had a big life change and if I knew it was legitimate, I would consider it, just for the adventure, with a couple caveats. But a year ago? It just wouldn’t have worked. I would really have to weigh my situation against the supposed financial benefit. Also, I have a big priority in comfort at this point in my life. I’ve done things like this in the past, and it wore me to the bone. I was smiling at my bank account, but I missed out on a lot going on back at home. If I couldn’t guarantee a decent space for myself while I was away and a way to regularly connect to home, it would be a no. The pay and hours may be at the expense of these comforts. If that doesn’t bother you and you don’t have a ton going on other than your current work, I’d say go for it. Also, ensure you have something to come back to. I would think my current job would welcome me back after two months away, but that isn’t common in my experience.
Being a drug dealer doesn’t sound nice x)
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So long as everything is legitimate, I would say go for it, especially if it helps build your resume. Just keep all doors open. I’ve known lots of people in conservation, and the job to job hopping as grants expire can be extremely stressful.
Depends on benefits, hours per week, and whether it is a negative for future employment.
At first when I posted here I was low key expecting replies from bots or random low quality info…you guys really spoke from experience and gave legit advice, I appreciate it for real, thank you, and yes I have it super comfortable where im at, tried the local lifestyle again for quite some time to be near family, iv noticed working 8-10hrs daily vs travel, i feel like I have more quality of life slaving it out for 4-6months and taking rest of year off, or working springs and falls, cause when im “home” im not just home…im HOME, either way! I guess the threads closed lol, truly thank you on your input,
In the movies :), such jobs are usually very criminal, and most times, they have you hooked for life afterwards.
