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Why on earth would you not accept a contract on a daily rate? Above a certain level of responsibility and earnings most contractors aren't clockwatchers. | |
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Yeah. Who wants to work more than 6 hours a day?
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I have noticed as a contractor you are sometimes treated as a bit of an 'outsider' in a team. This can be kept to a minimum if you make an effort to get involved (sometimes beyond the requirements of the contract) and don't act like a 'contractor' (eg. clock watching, penny counting, clocking in and out bang on your 8 hours). But to a certain degree it inevitable to feel bit left out when your development is not invested in and to the company you are just a number on a spreadsheet.
It also obviously depends on the company. If you're in a group with lots of other contractors, then you won't feel so different. If everyone else is perm and you are the only contractor, you might be looked 'down' on a bit. | |
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Why would a contractor want to be part of the company? With one of my clients, I've been offered a permie role twice, and turned it down. Sometimes I'm invited to dept parties. Sometimes not. I'm always grateful when I am, but certainly don't expect to be. I'm NOT part and parcel of the organisation. If I wanted to be, I'd take the permie job.
And why expect to be invested in? You are supposed to be adding value to the company - not the other way round. As a contractor you take charge of your own career, decide how you'll invest your own training budget, and take advantage of any opportunities.
I've never been looked down on. Quite the opposite. I'm appreciated for what I can do. And the fact that if there isn't any work to do, I go elsewhere, without charge! I've had the occasional numpty who shows jealousy of my lifestyle - but if they're that bothered, they should contract themselves - if they're good enough.
Tip for any contractors. Always buy the first round when you go for a drink.