Got an offer at Monks. It’s a contract position, and they said they would think about extending it after I join. It’s good pay, but hearing about the layoffs, I’m worried. Should I still take up the offer?

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Yes, because after layoffs they need freelancers. The negative is they’ll try to have you doing a few different peoples roles. Which they won’t say in the interview.

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Freelance/contract work isn’t an offer. It’s a booked gig. Take it and ride it out as long as possible. Personally, if there are layoffs happening don’t take FT. If you are still there after layoffs, maybe take an offer then but slays ask if you can keep freelancing for them. I know a guy who was in same position and the company wanted to hire him but he said no. He freelanced for them for over two years and through two or three rounds of layoffs.

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What do the layoffs have to do with it? They're hiring you.

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Agree. Layoffs means we’re all going to be busy

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Congrats on getting “good pay” at Monks. That has been an issue.

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Take it only if you’re not leaving behind a steady job.

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