As a contractor, how to fill in those end-of-year weeks?
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For 46 weeks of the year, me and the merry men have about 3.5x[1] more work than is possible to do.
However, I find that right around now it's basically[2] very hard to get any contracts or freelance work.
I find there's just not much there until about January 15 and then it's off to the races again.
Surprisingly this seems to be a worldwide phenomenon. Global new year!
A note, relax! and! enjoy! your! self! is not an answer to the question. For the majority of freelancers and contractors, the apparent phenomenon that there's no work around, for 5-6 weeks of the year, is an issue. It's boring doing nothing and living off the fat.
Is there any specific way 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.
[1] scientific estimate
[2] it starts at about 2pm London time, on the Thursday before December.
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For 46 weeks of the year, me and the merry men have about 3.5x[1] more work than is possible to do.
However, I find that right around now it's basically[2] very hard to get any contracts or freelance work.
I find there's just not much there until about January 15 and then it's off to the races again.
Surprisingly this seems to be a worldwide phenomenon. Global new year!
A note, relax! and! enjoy! your! self! is not an answer to the question. For the majority of freelancers and contractors, the apparent phenomenon that there's no work around, for 5-6 weeks of the year, is an issue. It's boring doing nothing and living off the fat.
Is there any specific way 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.
[1] scientific estimate
[2] it starts at about 2pm London time, on the Thursday before December.
contractors freelancing software sales
asked 23 hours ago
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.
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For 46 weeks of the year, me and the merry men have about 3.5x[1] more work than is possible to do.
However, I find that right around now it's basically[2] very hard to get any contracts or freelance work.
I find there's just not much there until about January 15 and then it's off to the races again.
Surprisingly this seems to be a worldwide phenomenon. Global new year!
A note, relax! and! enjoy! your! self! is not an answer to the question. For the majority of freelancers and contractors, the apparent phenomenon that there's no work around, for 5-6 weeks of the year, is an issue. It's boring doing nothing and living off the fat.
Is there any specific way 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.
[1] scientific estimate
[2] it starts at about 2pm London time, on the Thursday before December.
contractors freelancing software sales
asked 23 hours ago
Fattie
6,53631322
For 46 weeks of the year, me and the merry men have about 3.5x[1] more work than is possible to do.
However, I find that right around now it's basically[2] very hard to get any contracts or freelance work.
I find there's just not much there until about January 15 and then it's off to the races again.
Surprisingly this seems to be a worldwide phenomenon. Global new year!
A note, relax! and! enjoy! your! self! is not an answer to the question. For the majority of freelancers and contractors, the apparent phenomenon that there's no work around, for 5-6 weeks of the year, is an issue. It's boring doing nothing and living off the fat.
Is there any specific way 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.
[1] scientific estimate
[2] it starts at about 2pm London time, on the Thursday before December.
contractors freelancing software sales
contractors freelancing software sales
asked 23 hours ago
Fattie
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asked 23 hours ago
Fattie
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asked 23 hours ago
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asked 23 hours ago
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asked 23 hours 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
23 hours ago
hi @Brandin ? If you're agitated about a certain writing style, use the edit button, or vote to close?
– Fattie
20 hours ago
add a comment |
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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
23 hours ago
hi @Brandin ? If you're agitated about a certain writing style, use the edit button, or vote to close?
– Fattie
20 hours 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
23 hours ago
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
23 hours ago
hi @Brandin ? If you're agitated about a certain writing style, use the edit button, or vote to close?
– Fattie
20 hours ago
hi @Brandin ? If you're agitated about a certain writing style, use the edit button, or vote to close?
– Fattie
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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 23 hours ago
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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
21 hours ago
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
8 hours ago
-1 I don't think this is answering the question. It mentions boredom rather than finances.
– Bwmat
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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 23 hours ago
Snow♦
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
21 hours ago
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
8 hours ago
-1 I don't think this is answering the question. It mentions boredom rather than finances.
– Bwmat
4 hours ago
add a comment |
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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 23 hours ago
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
21 hours ago
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
8 hours ago
-1 I don't think this is answering the question. It mentions boredom rather than finances.
– Bwmat
4 hours ago
add a comment |
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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 23 hours ago
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 23 hours ago
Snow♦
56.5k49183228
answered 23 hours ago
Snow♦
56.5k49183228
answered 23 hours ago
Snow♦
56.5k49183228
answered 23 hours ago
Snow♦
56.5k49183228
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
21 hours ago
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
8 hours ago
-1 I don't think this is answering the question. It mentions boredom rather than finances.
– Bwmat
4 hours 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
21 hours ago
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
8 hours ago
-1 I don't think this is answering the question. It mentions boredom rather than finances.
– Bwmat
4 hours 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
21 hours ago
... 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
21 hours ago
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
8 hours ago
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
8 hours ago
-1 I don't think this is answering the question. It mentions boredom rather than finances.
– Bwmat
4 hours ago
-1 I don't think this is answering the question. It mentions boredom rather than finances.
– Bwmat
4 hours ago
add a comment |
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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
23 hours ago
hi @Brandin ? If you're agitated about a certain writing style, use the edit button, or vote to close?
– Fattie
20 hours ago