So I was approached by a recruiter for a job where I’d be a W2, hourly, contract worker on behalf of the company. The pay is currently double my salary and the company i’d be working for as a consultant is very well respected. What are the pros and cons? It sounds to good to be true and finally something that would pay me for the work I’m doing (they said no PTO but that it just translates to unpaid vacation).

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W2 isn't a contractor, that's employee.

1099 is contractor.

Don't torch me if I'm wrong but this is the first I've heard of W2 contractor.

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Basically , they’re contracting me out to the client and I’m paid by the company on an hourly basis.

It could be just me, I avoid positions specifically created for contractor hiring.
They are often high grinding roles with managers who are difficult to work with.

Sometimes it could just be that they need to ramp up team by a large headcount and hence a contractor role. In this case above issues are not valid.

Ask recruiter tenure of contract, if its available as contract to hire etc

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Absolutely, I’m just wanting to ensure that 1) I can put the client on my resume / LinkedIn over the agency (I think it’ll look better for other exit opportunities) and 2) the work will be available for at least a year at 40 hours per week minimum less vacation I choose to take

So no health insurance? Meh .. id take the role if i planned in continuing to look for something more perm/traditional cuz this sounds like a trickbag.

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I just started a contract role. No insurance / PTO but more hourly pay.

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D1 is write...If you receive a W2 you are an employee. Possibly the recruiter was confused.

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