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September 28, 2010
The Life of an Independent Contractor; Is it Worth the Struggle?
By John Vinson
If you're reading this at a nine-to-five job and are stuck in a tiny cubicle, imagine this: Somewhere out there is a person working in their pajamas, and working the hours they choose. While the image might sound great, there are also a slew of negatives for those who live the lifestyle. I'm speaking of the 'independent contractor'. Never has a career been so loved and hated by those who have attempted it. If you've been contemplating working for yourself, there are many factors to consider.

The first step to take is deciding the role your contracting work is going to play. Are you going to rely on this as your primary source of income? Or are you simply going to try freelance work on the side to make some extra spending money? Perhaps you're simply going through with it to gain contacts in an attempt to leverage position for another job.

There are all kinds of reasons to pursue contracting work.

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