Do I take the risk?

[DWeber <dweber -at- HARRIS -dot- COM>]

     Hi everyone,

     Lately freelance work and telecommuting seems to be the HOT topic.  I
     am considering making that same career move, from a stable full-time
     position loaded with benefits, to a work-at-home situation.


     I live in the Melbourne area...and have conversed with some
     contracting companies located here and Orlando, and as far as I can
     see, work-at-home opportunities seem to be few and far between.


     I was however, informerly offered a 3 month contract to work from
     home.....compensation hasn't been discussed yet.  Do I leave the
     stability I have for a contract that will end shortly..with no promise
     for other work?  Is telecommuting a trend that contractors are
     willingly adopting, or is it an avoided concept?


     I am willing to work 3 days on site (10hrs a day) and work the other
     10 hrs at home.  I think that it's not only reasonable, but VERY
     feasible for the line of work we do.  Why is it that when I make this
     suggestion, I'm told "Good Luck"?

     If anyone knows of any telecommuting contract/freelance opportunities
     in the Central Florida area, please pass the info along to me
     privately.

     Thanks in advance,

     Diana Moran

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