Contract vs. Permanent Employment

["Johnson, Mike (MED, OEC)" <Mike -dot- Johnson -at- med -dot- ge -dot- com>]

Greetings from a Sunny and Warmer Salt Lake City

I've had a "permanent" job for almost 7 years now, an all-time record for
me.  I write service manuals for medical X-ray equipment.  Prior to my
current position, I worked permanent and contract jobs, writing service
manuals for computers, airplanes, microwave gear, and other medical devices.
Since nothing lasts forever,  I am wondering what the current market is like
for a hardware writer like myself.  I prefer shorter-term contracts (under a
year) if there is such a thing any more.

What say ye? I will summarize for the list.

Michael C. Johnson
Technical Publications
GE OEC Medical Systems
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
phone: 801-536-4615
email:  Mike -dot- Johnson -at- med -dot- ge -dot- com


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