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Re: Reasons for Contracting (spawn from Job (Di)Satisfaction)
Subject:Re: Reasons for Contracting (spawn from Job (Di)Satisfaction) From:"Frick, Geri" <Geri -dot- Frick -at- PSS -dot- BOEING -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:25:19 -0800
In addition to John's comments:
> But when a potential client asks me this
> question, I'm not sure what to answer.
>
> I like the contracting biz 'cause I find it gives me more freedom and
> control over what I'm doing, the money is great, I get more
> responsibility,
> and the challenge keeps me on my toes.
>
My reason for remaining a contract technical writer for the past nine years
is that I've been able to do much more interesting and varied work as a
contractor than I ever would have been able to do as a captive employee.
This has made me happier and kept my skills up-to-date.
