Is a 6-month contract to hire position too risky in today’s climate?

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You’re not getting hired full time. Contract to hire is dangling the carrot. Assume you will be let go after 6 months.

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OP it really depends on your personal situation. With contracts, you’re trading job security and possibly benefits for better pay

Do you have a large amount of savings? If you have a working spouse, can you get on their health plan? Do you have an in demand skill so you can find jobs easily, in case you’re let go? If yes and you’re getting 50% or more income VS your current pay, then contracting is worth it.

I wouldn’t do it unless there is a 50-100% raise coming with it, and/or it’s a dream company lol

Benefits?

Idk.. if the money is nice I say go for it but keep looking. Ive become ft from a situation like this so its not impossible.

Been there and was hired full time (in the middle of covid) before the contract period was up.

I would go for it.

Nah… to many people hiring right now.

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