As a contract employee, the pay is above average. However, the short contract and little notice it was ending were shocking
As a contract employee, the pay is above average. However, the short contract and little notice it was ending were shocking
Above average pay. Flexible hours. Onsite cafeteria. One-on-one reviews with management every other week are great to stay on track of my goals and what is expected of me.
Short-term contract. I was told I would be there a year, but the contract was cancelled after 6 months due to budget cuts. I had been there once before, and it lasted 18 months, which was great, so I expected to be there at least a year. However, they pulled the plug early, which caught me by surprise.
Don't hire too many contractors just to let them go after a few months. Utilize their unique skills, let them wear several hats, and keep them around for a while. I have and always will be a loyal employee, even as a contractor. I understand business is just business, and contractors cost money, so when the contract ends, it's not because I did something wrong. However, it would be nice to have the contract last at least as long as we are told it will.
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