Full time contractor vs. salary
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About ten years ago when I was freelancing....I was asked to come on as a "full-time" employee. I declined so the company then offered me a "contracting" position instead. Essentially the company wanted more control. More control over everything including: hours, availability, phone calls and or email whenever they wanted, etc. The salary that they offered me was about 40% less then my freelance rate at the time, because they offered a 401k, health, paid vacation, etc... It still was not worth it from my POV. I eventually took the "Contractor position" which gave the some control and leverage over my work days, so I ask increased my hourly rate by $25 per hour. The company gave me a 6 months contract at the hour rate that I negotiated. After the contract I moved on from company and continued freelance.
Advantages: hire hourly rates, some autonomy
Disadvantages: no benefits, not feeling part of the team & cultureIt's always about the company wanting control, plain and simple.
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- ...and fully independentgrafician
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