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Old 01-17-2011, 09:35 PM
 
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Been out of work for three months and have an interview for a contract job. Problem is it pays about the same or less than I was making with a full-time salary but with no benefits, time off, etc.

I could take it until I find something permanent, but I don't know if I could breach the contract.

I feel like I should pass and keep looking for a full-time gig.
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Old 01-17-2011, 10:23 PM
 
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Take the job and continue looking for what you really want.
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Old 01-17-2011, 11:46 PM
 
Location: Anywhere USA
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Can you afford to turn this down until you get a full-time position? I say take the contract for now.
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Old 01-18-2011, 05:09 AM
 
Location: Metuchen, NJ (Woodbridge Township)
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Take the contract job. It wouldn't hurt.
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Old 01-18-2011, 06:24 AM
 
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I feel like I should pass and keep looking for a full-time gig.
And when you're 6, 9, etc, months out of work, you'll look
back and say you should have taken the contract position.

Take it ... something may not come along for a while,
plus it adds to your resume.
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Old 01-18-2011, 07:31 AM
 
Location: Simmering in DFW
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Many contract jobs turn into full time offers. Take it, take it, take it!!!!

But continue on with your job search and if something better comes along, you will just have to bow out of the contract job.
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Old 01-18-2011, 07:36 AM
 
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Can you afford to turn this down until you get a full-time position? I say take the contract for now.
I'm on UI right now, but the job is relevant to my career interests. Plus, the thought of me on 99 weeks of UI can get some people riled up around here.
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Old 01-18-2011, 08:08 AM
 
Location: Stuck in NE GA right now
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Take the job
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Old 01-18-2011, 01:28 PM
 
Location: Coffee Bean
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DEF take the job! It's a REALLY tough market right now, and don't discount the length of time it will take you to find another job. If the potential employer (post-contract job) likes you enough - they will understand (and respect) the fact that you can't/won't break your contract until it ends.
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Old 01-18-2011, 02:08 PM
 
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Take the contract job. Most contracts have out clauses that provide for termination on either party's part for any reason.
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