contracts vs safe jobs
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contracts vs safe jobs
hi guys, I m new around and one step till my first contract. I have a safe job with a national air carrier but in the eastern europe.safe job but little money.in this summer i will fly for Pegasus, a turkish company based in Antalya.i like to hear more oppinions about life in contracts. do you prefer more contracts with different companies or a safe job with a big carrier?do you have familyes?kids?how can you managged all these?any advices? thank you
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From: Global Vagabond
Although I suspect in a different field than you,
I have been doing contract work for the last four years. No family, no kids etc. definitely makes it easier.
In my experience, a good network is essential. I have got 99.9% of my work from known contacts in the industry, often a phone call out of the blue.
At this stage, I don't worry where the next job comes from and hence can enjoy the time in between jobs.
It all depends on your circumstances, you have to allow for lean periods while you build up a network.
I have been doing contract work for the last four years. No family, no kids etc. definitely makes it easier.
In my experience, a good network is essential. I have got 99.9% of my work from known contacts in the industry, often a phone call out of the blue.
At this stage, I don't worry where the next job comes from and hence can enjoy the time in between jobs.
It all depends on your circumstances, you have to allow for lean periods while you build up a network.
