Got laid off recently from a big4 that came out of now where. Was not due to performance or anything. But still wished I somehow started doing OE, how did you all get started in it? I have different areas of experience in IT, some scripting and software dev skills. Trying to figure out how to start with J1 first. Any advice?

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Contract roles on contract roles. Land a full time contract role that will offer you some stability for at least 6 months, all while searching for another contract role. Get the feel for contract role A on how demanding meetings are, if not at all, grab contract role B for however many hours you’re willing to commit. Obviously all remote. Get involved in IT staffing agency circles (tek systems, intraedge, etc) to get your resume in their system and ensure they tag your skills appropriately so that once a project comes up, boom you get a call. Soon, you’ll be in a space where you get to be picky about what you take on and negotiate your hours, rate, etc. maybe even open up your own LLC. It took me about a year to get here!

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Question, why start an LLC

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Interestingly enough I got a part-time contract role last week. This should let me test-drive this OE thing before committing to another FT.

I applied to a lower level role on Indeed .

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what’s your background?

Senior Learning Designer got it right. I agree with the advice they offered. I started OE as a means to pay off debt and still do it occasionally when I have financial goals to meet. Don't plan to OE for long periods of time without a break. Contract roles are best because you can work through a contract, finish, take a break, then find another. It's all about balance!

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Thank you for sharing your experience! I agree these days people need OE just I catch up with rising costs of things and inflation.

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yes meeting is not neccessary i agrees this thing . can some one advice me i want a advice i need a job that job i spend time vry much like trade . i talk about 4 hour job one gear week . coz i have some free time i want spend 0

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