What I find interesting is that at the higher end, contractors used to get paid more than full-timers. I've got about two decades of sysadmin work under my belt, both contract and direct hire. I mean, I've probably worked more as a contractor than as a direct hire? and I've turned down a bunch of "promotions" to direct hire 'cause I was making really good money, and the direct-hire job usually meant a pay cut. I mean, sure, people with kids and people who valued stability would still switch over to full time when given the opportunity, but if you were a gambler like me, you'd stick with the contract gig.
But it seems like something changed this decade. Of the contract and direct hire jobs available to me? the direct-hire jobs just pay a whole lot more; like now? even if I only plan on sticking around another year, it totally makes sense to accept when they offer me the full time position.
I mean, it could all be unique differences that have to do with my own situation, but I also think that the prestige has changed; contractors are looked down upon more than they were (I assume that prestige follows money)
But it seems like something changed this decade. Of the contract and direct hire jobs available to me? the direct-hire jobs just pay a whole lot more; like now? even if I only plan on sticking around another year, it totally makes sense to accept when they offer me the full time position.
I mean, it could all be unique differences that have to do with my own situation, but I also think that the prestige has changed; contractors are looked down upon more than they were (I assume that prestige follows money)