Just started J3 in October 2022 and sometimes I sit at my desk and wonder what I got myself into. Some days suck and some days I feel like I can keep going. Trying to pay for some home renovations in cash (in-law suite, new kitchen, pool) and should be complete April 1.

What’s everyone’s story for going OE and how long do you plan on doing it for?

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When I had 3 jobs, I was so overwhelmed. One job ended up letting me go because I'm sure they had a feeling something was up. 2 jobs is more manageable. But I would like to go back to 3 if possible to also make extra $$ for house work, travel... I understand where you're coming from, but in the end, make sure your stress level is manageable and the workload doesn't affect family life or mental health.

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JuSt started J2 last week and have a J3 contract position lined up. I need to pay for private school tuition and a car for my teenager

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2-3 years max. I see me getting burnt out for sure.

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Well… I was in the mortgage industry. And made almost 6 figures.. got laid off so I took the first job which matched hourly but I was still missing what I got on my commission check gave soooo in comes j2…. So now that I’m back to normal I need j3 in order to save since j1/j2 pays for the basics since inflation is a biooootch

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I just recently started J2 on a part-time basis and I’m considering taking on J3 since J1 is slow. But J2 is a 12month contract and I just want the extra funds to travel and decorate my home.

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I should also mention J1 is my only FTE role. J2 and J3 both contractor positions. However I’m starting to bet more on these contractor roles than I am my full time job. I’m torn between the constant hustle of padding your pipeline for new contract gigs even if it is after a year or two to continue this madness and pay for more stuff or to just settle down into a nice FTE role that pays well but still only 50% of what I could make holding multiple (2) contract positions.

Hell yeah!! Thanks for sharing. Love this mentality. I hope you find something amazing to do with your extra earnings!

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How are you getting these contract roles? I've applied to many on LinkedIn and haven't any real bites.

I don’t really know haha for whatever reason recruiters are reaching out to me on LinkedIn (I have open to work specific to contract roles setting on my LinkedIn) and then I interview and get the job for some reason lol. Instructional Design coupled with strong tech skills I feel is kind of rare so maybe that’s why?

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