As a contractor, how to fill in those end-of-year weeks?
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For 46 weeks of the year, there's lots of freelance and contract work
However, I find that right around now it's basically[2] hard to find any contracts or freelance work.
I find there's just not much there until about January 15.
Surprisingly this seems to be a worldwide phenomenon. Global new year!
Obviously all contractors/freelancers financially plan for this.
But, is there any specific tricks to find more works at this time of the year, which freelance/contractor software engineers have found?
I thought this might be an interesting question for the site, with broad application.
[2] it starts at about 2pm London time, on the Thursday before December!
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For 46 weeks of the year, there's lots of freelance and contract work
However, I find that right around now it's basically[2] hard to find any contracts or freelance work.
I find there's just not much there until about January 15.
Surprisingly this seems to be a worldwide phenomenon. Global new year!
Obviously all contractors/freelancers financially plan for this.
But, is there any specific tricks to find more works at this time of the year, which freelance/contractor software engineers have found?
I thought this might be an interesting question for the site, with broad application.
[2] it starts at about 2pm London time, on the Thursday before December!
contractors freelancing software sales
asked Nov 29 at 13:14
Fattie
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Your question basically seems to boil down to "I'm having trouble finding freelance work near the holiday period". Add a concrete goal you want to address, and cut some irrelevant chatter: the intro "apology", the non-redominantly-Christian paragraph, the "note, relax! and! enjoy! your! self!" comment paragraph, and the "footnotes" part are unneeded.
– Brandin
Nov 29 at 13:23
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– Fattie
Nov 29 at 15:39
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For 46 weeks of the year, there's lots of freelance and contract work
However, I find that right around now it's basically[2] hard to find any contracts or freelance work.
I find there's just not much there until about January 15.
Surprisingly this seems to be a worldwide phenomenon. Global new year!
Obviously all contractors/freelancers financially plan for this.
But, is there any specific tricks to find more works at this time of the year, which freelance/contractor software engineers have found?
I thought this might be an interesting question for the site, with broad application.
[2] it starts at about 2pm London time, on the Thursday before December!
contractors freelancing software sales
asked Nov 29 at 13:14
Fattie
6,51931322
For 46 weeks of the year, there's lots of freelance and contract work
However, I find that right around now it's basically[2] hard to find any contracts or freelance work.
I find there's just not much there until about January 15.
Surprisingly this seems to be a worldwide phenomenon. Global new year!
Obviously all contractors/freelancers financially plan for this.
But, is there any specific tricks to find more works at this time of the year, which freelance/contractor software engineers have found?
I thought this might be an interesting question for the site, with broad application.
[2] it starts at about 2pm London time, on the Thursday before December!
contractors freelancing software sales
contractors freelancing software sales
asked Nov 29 at 13:14
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asked Nov 29 at 13:14
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asked Nov 29 at 13:14
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asked Nov 29 at 13:14
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asked Nov 29 at 13:14
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Your question basically seems to boil down to "I'm having trouble finding freelance work near the holiday period". Add a concrete goal you want to address, and cut some irrelevant chatter: the intro "apology", the non-redominantly-Christian paragraph, the "note, relax! and! enjoy! your! self!" comment paragraph, and the "footnotes" part are unneeded.
– Brandin
Nov 29 at 13:23
hi @Brandin ? If you're agitated about a certain writing style, use the edit button, or vote to close?
– Fattie
Nov 29 at 15:39
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Your question basically seems to boil down to "I'm having trouble finding freelance work near the holiday period". Add a concrete goal you want to address, and cut some irrelevant chatter: the intro "apology", the non-redominantly-Christian paragraph, the "note, relax! and! enjoy! your! self!" comment paragraph, and the "footnotes" part are unneeded.
– Brandin
Nov 29 at 13:23
hi @Brandin ? If you're agitated about a certain writing style, use the edit button, or vote to close?
– Fattie
Nov 29 at 15:39
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Your question basically seems to boil down to "I'm having trouble finding freelance work near the holiday period". Add a concrete goal you want to address, and cut some irrelevant chatter: the intro "apology", the non-redominantly-Christian paragraph, the "note, relax! and! enjoy! your! self!" comment paragraph, and the "footnotes" part are unneeded.
– Brandin
Nov 29 at 13:23
Your question basically seems to boil down to "I'm having trouble finding freelance work near the holiday period". Add a concrete goal you want to address, and cut some irrelevant chatter: the intro "apology", the non-redominantly-Christian paragraph, the "note, relax! and! enjoy! your! self!" comment paragraph, and the "footnotes" part are unneeded.
– Brandin
Nov 29 at 13:23
hi @Brandin ? If you're agitated about a certain writing style, use the edit button, or vote to close?
– Fattie
Nov 29 at 15:39
hi @Brandin ? If you're agitated about a certain writing style, use the edit button, or vote to close?
– Fattie
Nov 29 at 15:39
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This is what any decent contractor will think and plan for.
Just assume that you'll be out of work for a month or so between contracts and budget accordingly.
It doesn't matter that this is the software industry, it doesn't matter that it's the end of the year. You just make the assumption that:
A) Your cushy contract isn't going to be extended at the end of the term
B) It's going to take a while to pick up a new contract
C) The rate for your new contract might not keep you in the lifestyle to which you've become accustomed
Budget, budget, budget.
answered Nov 29 at 13:23
Snow♦
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... and set your rate accordingly. This is why contractors have to charge a much higher hourly rate than salaried people in order to have approximately the same income.
– Dan Pichelman
Nov 29 at 14:42
Due to all the angst and (bizarro) censorship on this harmless question, @snow I suggest you just delete the answer so I can delete the question to save everyone stress!
– Fattie
Nov 30 at 3:49
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-1 I don't think this is answering the question. It mentions boredom rather than finances.
– Bwmat
2 days ago
It is incredibly not answering the question. I've already asked @snow to please delete it so I can just delete the Question, since it seems to be unpopular.
– Fattie
2 days ago
It's also very rude and snarky, which is always bizarre.
– Fattie
2 days ago
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1 Answer
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
3
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This is what any decent contractor will think and plan for.
Just assume that you'll be out of work for a month or so between contracts and budget accordingly.
It doesn't matter that this is the software industry, it doesn't matter that it's the end of the year. You just make the assumption that:
A) Your cushy contract isn't going to be extended at the end of the term
B) It's going to take a while to pick up a new contract
C) The rate for your new contract might not keep you in the lifestyle to which you've become accustomed
Budget, budget, budget.
answered Nov 29 at 13:23
Snow♦
56.5k49183228
2
... and set your rate accordingly. This is why contractors have to charge a much higher hourly rate than salaried people in order to have approximately the same income.
– Dan Pichelman
Nov 29 at 14:42
Due to all the angst and (bizarro) censorship on this harmless question, @snow I suggest you just delete the answer so I can delete the question to save everyone stress!
– Fattie
Nov 30 at 3:49
2
-1 I don't think this is answering the question. It mentions boredom rather than finances.
– Bwmat
2 days ago
It is incredibly not answering the question. I've already asked @snow to please delete it so I can just delete the Question, since it seems to be unpopular.
– Fattie
2 days ago
It's also very rude and snarky, which is always bizarre.
– Fattie
2 days ago
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
This is what any decent contractor will think and plan for.
Just assume that you'll be out of work for a month or so between contracts and budget accordingly.
It doesn't matter that this is the software industry, it doesn't matter that it's the end of the year. You just make the assumption that:
A) Your cushy contract isn't going to be extended at the end of the term
B) It's going to take a while to pick up a new contract
C) The rate for your new contract might not keep you in the lifestyle to which you've become accustomed
Budget, budget, budget.
answered Nov 29 at 13:23
Snow♦
56.5k49183228
2
... and set your rate accordingly. This is why contractors have to charge a much higher hourly rate than salaried people in order to have approximately the same income.
– Dan Pichelman
Nov 29 at 14:42
Due to all the angst and (bizarro) censorship on this harmless question, @snow I suggest you just delete the answer so I can delete the question to save everyone stress!
– Fattie
Nov 30 at 3:49
2
-1 I don't think this is answering the question. It mentions boredom rather than finances.
– Bwmat
2 days ago
It is incredibly not answering the question. I've already asked @snow to please delete it so I can just delete the Question, since it seems to be unpopular.
– Fattie
2 days ago
It's also very rude and snarky, which is always bizarre.
– Fattie
2 days ago
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
This is what any decent contractor will think and plan for.
Just assume that you'll be out of work for a month or so between contracts and budget accordingly.
It doesn't matter that this is the software industry, it doesn't matter that it's the end of the year. You just make the assumption that:
A) Your cushy contract isn't going to be extended at the end of the term
B) It's going to take a while to pick up a new contract
C) The rate for your new contract might not keep you in the lifestyle to which you've become accustomed
Budget, budget, budget.
answered Nov 29 at 13:23
Snow♦
56.5k49183228
This is what any decent contractor will think and plan for.
Just assume that you'll be out of work for a month or so between contracts and budget accordingly.
It doesn't matter that this is the software industry, it doesn't matter that it's the end of the year. You just make the assumption that:
A) Your cushy contract isn't going to be extended at the end of the term
B) It's going to take a while to pick up a new contract
C) The rate for your new contract might not keep you in the lifestyle to which you've become accustomed
Budget, budget, budget.
answered Nov 29 at 13:23
Snow♦
56.5k49183228
answered Nov 29 at 13:23
Snow♦
56.5k49183228
answered Nov 29 at 13:23
Snow♦
56.5k49183228
answered Nov 29 at 13:23
Snow♦
56.5k49183228
56.5k49183228
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... and set your rate accordingly. This is why contractors have to charge a much higher hourly rate than salaried people in order to have approximately the same income.
– Dan Pichelman
Nov 29 at 14:42
Due to all the angst and (bizarro) censorship on this harmless question, @snow I suggest you just delete the answer so I can delete the question to save everyone stress!
– Fattie
Nov 30 at 3:49
2
-1 I don't think this is answering the question. It mentions boredom rather than finances.
– Bwmat
2 days ago
It is incredibly not answering the question. I've already asked @snow to please delete it so I can just delete the Question, since it seems to be unpopular.
– Fattie
2 days ago
It's also very rude and snarky, which is always bizarre.
– Fattie
2 days ago
add a comment |
2
... and set your rate accordingly. This is why contractors have to charge a much higher hourly rate than salaried people in order to have approximately the same income.
– Dan Pichelman
Nov 29 at 14:42
Due to all the angst and (bizarro) censorship on this harmless question, @snow I suggest you just delete the answer so I can delete the question to save everyone stress!
– Fattie
Nov 30 at 3:49
2
-1 I don't think this is answering the question. It mentions boredom rather than finances.
– Bwmat
2 days ago
It is incredibly not answering the question. I've already asked @snow to please delete it so I can just delete the Question, since it seems to be unpopular.
– Fattie
2 days ago
It's also very rude and snarky, which is always bizarre.
– Fattie
2 days ago
2
2
... and set your rate accordingly. This is why contractors have to charge a much higher hourly rate than salaried people in order to have approximately the same income.
– Dan Pichelman
Nov 29 at 14:42
... and set your rate accordingly. This is why contractors have to charge a much higher hourly rate than salaried people in order to have approximately the same income.
– Dan Pichelman
Nov 29 at 14:42
Due to all the angst and (bizarro) censorship on this harmless question, @snow I suggest you just delete the answer so I can delete the question to save everyone stress!
– Fattie
Nov 30 at 3:49
Due to all the angst and (bizarro) censorship on this harmless question, @snow I suggest you just delete the answer so I can delete the question to save everyone stress!
– Fattie
Nov 30 at 3:49
2
2
-1 I don't think this is answering the question. It mentions boredom rather than finances.
– Bwmat
2 days ago
-1 I don't think this is answering the question. It mentions boredom rather than finances.
– Bwmat
2 days ago
It is incredibly not answering the question. I've already asked @snow to please delete it so I can just delete the Question, since it seems to be unpopular.
– Fattie
2 days ago
It is incredibly not answering the question. I've already asked @snow to please delete it so I can just delete the Question, since it seems to be unpopular.
– Fattie
2 days ago
It's also very rude and snarky, which is always bizarre.
– Fattie
2 days ago
It's also very rude and snarky, which is always bizarre.
– Fattie
2 days ago
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Your question basically seems to boil down to "I'm having trouble finding freelance work near the holiday period". Add a concrete goal you want to address, and cut some irrelevant chatter: the intro "apology", the non-redominantly-Christian paragraph, the "note, relax! and! enjoy! your! self!" comment paragraph, and the "footnotes" part are unneeded.
– Brandin
Nov 29 at 13:23
hi @Brandin ? If you're agitated about a certain writing style, use the edit button, or vote to close?
– Fattie
Nov 29 at 15:39