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Subject:Re: Contracting where you used to work From:"Bruce Wolf" <bwolf -at- scheidt-bachmann-usa -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Tue, 25 Sep 2001 08:26:57 -0400
> Some thoughts. Get paid in cash once a week. Don't take stock options.
> Don't buy lunch for the crowd. Ask to telecommute part of the time.
>
> BW
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> > I was laid off recently from a startup company that is experiencing the
> > usual pains. My boss has said she would like to have me back on a
> > contract basis, once they actually get some customers. I'm keeping an
open
> > mind to this possibility, while continuing to search in a lifeless
market.
> >
> > Has anyone had this experience of going back to work on contract for a
> > company where you were previously full-time? How does it change your
> > relationships with your (remaining) coworkers and your supervisors? How
> > do you determine a fair rate? Any pitfalls to watch out for?
> >
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