> And you might find it harder when trying to maintain a steady income stream.
This can't really be overstated enough.
Contracting is one of those things that sounds super easy when you first jump and you already have a client lined up.
But maintaining a steady stream of work is often far more difficult than people expect.
Getting consulting clients is a completely different skillset than doing consulting work. If you're not the type of person who enjoys networking, cold outreach, selling yourself, and chasing deals then the consulting life probably won't be as fun as it may sound on the internet.
This can't really be overstated enough.
Contracting is one of those things that sounds super easy when you first jump and you already have a client lined up.
But maintaining a steady stream of work is often far more difficult than people expect.
Getting consulting clients is a completely different skillset than doing consulting work. If you're not the type of person who enjoys networking, cold outreach, selling yourself, and chasing deals then the consulting life probably won't be as fun as it may sound on the internet.