12 Benefits of Contract Work

The job market is no joke right now. With more layoffs than open positions, entry level talent is competing with experienced professionals for the same jobs. While full time employment might be your end goal, I would like to offer another suggestion — contract work. Contract work has evolved in the last 10 years, especially around the benefits and expectations to such an extent that some people prefer it to a traditional full-time job. There will always be trade-offs, so try to consider what you want out of a job and your career. I did, and contract work met my most pivotal needs and everything else I could figure out. So, without further ado, here are the reasons you should consider contract work.