Contract workers enjoy more flexible hours, more variety in work and higher pay than permanent workers, but it takes focus and dedication to make it work.
"Many contractors who are new to the game end up going back to permanent roles because they don’t consistently achieve the results they expect. But often this isn’t due to a lack of work but rather because their professional habits are working against them," says Maggie Moonsammy, sales manager at Strider Digital.
She advises:
- Avoid taking on more work than you can manage; and have a clear plan in terms of how many clients you would like and how much you would like to earn, and stick to it;
- Promote yourself whenever you can, even if you are snowed under by work;
- Try to balance your work and personal life or you will end up burning out;
- Be realistic about what you can do in terms of time and your skills, and say no when you have to; and
- Keep up to date with your industry through continuous learning.
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