Contracting
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This article is a basic FAQ about contract work.
- Whats the difference between working as a contract and a standard (PAYE) employee?
- What are the risks involved in contract work?
- I want to get into contracting. What type of company do I need to set up?
- What do I do about tax?
Whats the difference between working as a contract and a standard (PAYE) employee?
The Pros:
- More money then an employee doing the same job as a PAYE worker.
- Flexibility to change jobs quickly.
- Ability to move between different types of work, and constantly learn new things..
The Cons
- No Health insurance, pension, etc unless you get it yourself.
- The expectation that you can "hit the ground running", you're hired to be more productive then an unexperienced worker, and you'd better deliver.
- Occasionally there can be periods of unemployment in between contracts.
- Occasionally, resentment from full time employees. "Contractor scum. Getting paid twice as much for the same job I do..."
What are the risks involved in contract work?
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I want to get into contracting. What type of company do I need to set up?
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What do I do about tax?
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