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Thinking of going contracting

JJJonsey · 2004-08-19 18:11:09

Hi there Im new here so be gentle :) Anyone on here contracting in Java/software development? Im thinking of going contracting to a) earn more money b) gain a broader spread of experience with different clients etc Any advice appreciated :D Jonsey

19-08-2004 06:11PM

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JJJonsey

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Hi there

Im new here so be gentle

Anyone on here contracting in Java/software development?

Im thinking of going contracting to a) earn more money b) gain a broader spread of experience with different clients etc

Any advice appreciated

Jonsey

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#2 20-08-2004 12:56AM

BlackWizard

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If your up for a busy job that sometimes you will have loads of time on your hands and others you will have to bring your work home(as in work instead of socialising) go for it! Its risky and you will never have a stable income and you may find it hard forecasting your financial future for buying a house or what not but the benefits can be amazing! My cousins is a contracting in software development for business and at the moment he lives in a average house and earns enough money to pay off his mortgage and buy a bigger hours but he cant. ‘What if’ in few years time he can’t find work as easy as he can now? He is young and says he won’t do it for his entire career and actually he is considering entering a partnership in a software development business. I have not spoken to him in a while so dun no how he is getting on. What ever you choose be positive I suppose.
Good luck!

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#3 20-08-2004 08:53AM

tomk

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You might get some more relevant advice in the Programming or Work forums.

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#4 22-08-2004 11:00AM

JJJonsey

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Thanks lads...

I'll repost in the work section.

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