[Dayshine]

How long are the contracts you're finding? And are you doing multiple at once? In the UK I struggle to see any contracting less than full time and six months. At which point, without annual leave, it feels like a much worse deal than an 0.8 FTE remote job.

[sirsinsalot]

My current one is in its 5th year. I often do a few years on then take a year off.

Look for "initial 6 month" type listings that renew. Many business don't want full time staff, they want a workforce they can flex and will pay more for the privilege.