[convolvatron]

keeping your work pipe full take quite a bit of time. alot of jobs dont pan out, and when you think you've got steady work, it can suddenly disappear. also be prepared to deal with clients who really dont understand what they need and are just desperately hoping for someone to make their problems go away, but without empowering them. if they had control of their development, they wouldn't be hiring contractor. you've gotta try to make it work as best you can. because if you can, people will remember, and thats gonna help keep your pipe full later on.

unless you have a very niche skill that they really wouldn't normally hire a full time for. thats really the best ticket here, because those people are alot more respectful of your time, pay better, and are very clear about what they from you.

dont even try to get work on those job boards. i dont have any good suggestions on where to start getting jobs if you dont already have a network.

if you can keep all that going, its entirely possible to work part time, make good money, and have great control over your schedule and life choices. if you cant, then coming out of contractor into salary can be harder than transitioning between salaried jobs.