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I need to ask your assistance in deciding whether I should accept a
permanent position as a Documentation Manager, or continue
contracting as a Senior Technical Writer.
I have over 17 years as a Tech Writer, and over 20 years as a
manager. For the swift among you, that put me in my mid-50's. I
elected to leave management about 10 years ago, because I was burned
out, and I also realized my hands-on technical writing skills had
deteriorated, and needed upgrading.
I am not so much concerned about the difference in rates between
contract and perm, benefits, options etc. I think I have a pretty
good handle on the relative value of these variable to me. I am a bit
more concerned about the long term. The companies I am considering
are solid and the compensation is competitive.
I can commit to a company now and give a good 5-10 years, whereas if
I continue contracting, I might not be able to convince a company of
that commitment a few years from now. On the other hand, I have to
wonder how much longer I can stay competitive as a contractor, and
where contracting will leave me in 5 years.
I realize that this is more philosophical discussion, but all inputs
are appreciated.
Thank you,
Marc
Marc A. Santacroce
Senior Technical Writer,
ePubs, Inc.
I love it here;
..there's no where I'd rather be,
.....there's nothing I'd rather be doing,
........and no one I'd rather be doing it with.
