Dilemma: Received a call from hiring manager

[ackmondual]

only reason to work as a contractor if it makes you a lot more money, even without benefits. This doesn't sound like the case with company B. Fringe benefits are usually worth $10K alone (PTO, 401K, insurance, etc.)

[Maya Blue]

Also, it is much easier to find a new job when you have a job. Accept the permanent position.

[RVD90277]

see if company B will let you work as a contractor for something in the range of $25-30/hr?

when i used to do contract work, we roughly multiplied our hourly rate by 2000 to get an annual rate. since you don't have benefits and the increased stability of a full time job, you should be getting at least 50k/year as a contractor.

temp agency can charge what they want to but they likely won't be charging 40% on top of this rate in the case where the employer finds the contractor directly and just uses them as the middleman.

[Nell Plotts]

Accept the position with company A, tell company B to contact you when they are authorized to hire. If company B reached out to you again evaluate their offer at that time. Keep your lip zipped regarding both employment possibilities.