Permanent versus Freelance

Published on Apr 17, 2018

The pros and cons of permanent positions versus contracting...

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Permanent versus Freelance

The advantages of being a contractor

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#1 Better remuneration than permanent staff

#2 Greater opportunity for tax savings

#3 Complete freedom to choose where to work and what area to work in

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“Variety is the spice of life.” - William Cowper

#4 Greater opportunities to gain new skills and give your career a boost

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#5 More access to international opportunities and adventures

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#6 Improved business network that will lead to more job offers

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#7 No need to get involved in organisational politics

The disadvantages of being a contractor

And the antidotes...

#1 Job insecurity

So: make sure you plan for rainy days.
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#2 More admin and paperwork

So: hire a freelancer to do the work for you.

#3 So many applications and interviews!

So: Be picky. Get slick. Be emotionally robust.

#4 No holiday or sick pay

So: make provisions for any eventualities.
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#5 Having to fund your own training

So: have a self development budget.
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Shall I stay or shall I go?

Ultimately it boils down to your priorities and lifestyle.

"If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll probably end up somewhere else."

Freelance or permanent? We do both.