Intel

Salaried and blue badge workplace benefits, such as reduced lunch costs in the cafeteria and free fruit, health care plans, and about half the benefits of an FTE, which is way more than Green Badge Contractors get. Also, they can work 24 months out of any 36, rather than 18 months out of 24.

No bonuses. If your hiring manager promised bonuses, he lied.

No overtime. If you were used to doing overtime as a green badge, forget it. You'll still do the overtime, but as a salaried employee, you will not be paid for it.

And don't let them tell you it is 24 months out of any 30 either. Many hiring managers do not understand contracting. You'll lose out and have to take a full year away from Intel.

Intel does not respect talent, and ICE is not a path to FTE. They also use contractors to underpay talent. On average, a contract at Intel is $10-$20/hr below market rate for upper-scale employees.

Stop using short-term contracts where there is a clear long-term need. If you have had more than three contractors in a given role, pick the best one and hire them as an FTE. Stop using contractors and recent college graduates to reduce your salaries. Talent is worth paying for.