Tech IndustryFeb 4, 2020
P97 Networkssde@xyz

125K Direct vs 155K on contract

Wondering if I should go with contract first and make the money then get converted in . They are giving me the flexibility not sure what to do . I have other offers but this job seems fun compared to the others. Lead Full Stack Engineer @ NOV 125K seems low to me . YOE: 7 Location: Houston, Texas Both are base .

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Google cottonball Feb 4, 2020

Never ever think about contracting. Please

P97 Networks sde@xyz OP Feb 4, 2020

Why? I have done it before, just curious.

Match workingemu Feb 4, 2020

Curious also why you think he should never do it. I’ve contracted before and the pay was great, only downside was the lack of benefits

Microsoft appaiah Feb 4, 2020

If you don’t need a visa go perm. $125k is OK because benefits add 15% to your pay bringing you to around $155k