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Subject:Re: How to get that first TW contract From:Pat Gantt <pagantt -at- POSTOFFICE -dot- WORLDNET -dot- ATT -dot- NET> Date:Sat, 26 Jul 1997 20:28:14 -0500
> >I recommend that you look for a permanent junior writer >position with a company.
> Unfortunately, the reality was that nobody would hire without
> experience. I had to get a start by scrambling for small contracts and
> working my way up.
Which brings up some interesting questions <at least to me>
What are the advantages/disadvantages of technical
writing positions that are:
0 contractual?
0 full-time employment with benefits?
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