Has anyone here taken a short contract just to level up their skills? I just got an offer for a six-month role. I’m leaning toward taking it for the experience, but the uncertainty about what happens after month six is stressing me out. Is the risk worth it, or should I keep looking for something more permanent?

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I did a contract role thinking it would be a stepping stone, and it actually turned into a full-time offer. Not guaranteed, of course, but sometimes companies use contracts as a trial run.

There is a chance it could turn into full time, they may have it as a fixed contract to see how the role would benefit them before fully committing.

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