I just found out that my corporate accounting team is using an external agency to hire a temp contractor for my exact level, and they are paying them $85 an hour. I am sitting here as a permanent fte making $92k a year, which breaks down to roughly $44 an hour before taxes. Should I use this to counter or should I just start looking for a new role?

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The consultant probably isn't getting any benefits and is paying self-employment taxes. Just something to think about.

$44 is probably more than the $85 they pay the contractor. The contractor would need to pay taxes, insurance, etc. also there is no job security with a contractor - so higher risk, slightly higher reward.

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