November 15, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Hi all,
I'm starting a job search. I have a stable job right now but I'm in a jack-of-all-master-of-none position and want to get specifically into the DBA arena. I've posted my resume a couple of places and have started hearing from some recruiters. My question is that one position sounds like a good fit but is a contact to hire position. I'd have to move, though not too far. My question is what are people's views about contract to hire when I'm looking to have a full time job?
Thanks,
Cliff
November 16, 2011 at 1:17 am
Contract to Hire is pretty much the new version of the wait for 3 months before any of your benefits thing. The word is escaping me at the moment. I wouldn't sweat that, that's pretty common these days. It lets them try you out without having to worry about unemployment insurance if they decide it's a no go.
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November 17, 2011 at 1:38 pm
Yeah, contract to hire is common. Direct hire is also still common.
You can likely make more money for 3-6 months on the contract to hire.
Most places will let you bill 45 hours without raising any eyebrows.
The hourly rate should be about 1.3x the fulltime salary.
For example, if the fulltime salary is going to be $100,000 per year, then the hourly contract should be $65 per hour.
But it depends on how the consulting firm is paying you. 1099 or W2? 1099 you have to pay more taxes, so you need to get more per hour.
You should know the eventual fulltime salary before you start the contract.
November 17, 2011 at 1:47 pm
It's normal to do contract-to-hire these days.
Some companies are calling it a "working interview" in the hope that the new name will confuse people (I guess).
Either way, it's the usual thing these days, at least in my experience.
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November 17, 2011 at 1:47 pm
And don't forget the REAL benefit of contract to hire. You get to decide if you want to stay there too, without taking a hit on your resume for such a short stay. If you've been at your current job for long enough, there will be a bit of a culture shock moving to a new place and you may not like it.
As said before, the extra money is good too. On the benefits part, that also depends on the recruiter/agency. Some (most around here) have benefits starting day one.
But it's not uncommon and the risk is slight if you're skilled/determined.
EDIT: *** I won't mention the company, nor will you see it on my resume, but I recently had a 30 Day contract-to-hire and was very glad it was. The place was in such disarray that getting it all back in order would have taken forever. Let alone the political hurdles that needed jumped to get back on the best-practice route.
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Jason L. SelburgNovember 17, 2011 at 2:51 pm
I call it job dating. Both sides get a predetermined amount of time to see if they like each other before "going steady". 😛
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November 17, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Sean Lange (11/17/2011)
I call it job dating. Both sides get a predetermined amount of time to see if they like each other before "going steady". 😛
Great, thanks Sean. Now my brain is going to look at my next contract as a 'One Night Stand'... well, at least they paid ME for it! :w00t:
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November 17, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Evil Kraig F (11/17/2011)
Sean Lange (11/17/2011)
I call it job dating. Both sides get a predetermined amount of time to see if they like each other before "going steady". 😛Great, thanks Sean. Now my brain is going to look at my next contract as a 'One Night Stand'... well, at least they paid ME for it! :w00t:
No problem. At least you get a chance to check things out before you get f#$@!^!!!! :hehe:
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November 17, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Evil Kraig F (11/17/2011)
Sean Lange (11/17/2011)
I call it job dating. Both sides get a predetermined amount of time to see if they like each other before "going steady". 😛Great, thanks Sean. Now my brain is going to look at my next contract as a 'One Night Stand'... well, at least they paid ME for it! :w00t:
Just be sure to wear a condom. (aka make a backup before you screw their code base)
December 28, 2011 at 5:22 am
Here both the sides try to understand each other and build a good rapport between them.
If something misses or they are not satisfied with the work then contract terminates.
If they find that it will be better to work or collaborate with then the contract continues.
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