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I'm not sure where you're based (and I'd guess it makes a difference), but in the UK going contracting is incredibly easy once you make the decision. Save up a couple of months salary if you can, make your CV all shiny, and send it out to every job board you can find, with your phone number, email and location at the top. At the same time, send a friendly email and your CV to everyone you've worked with, saying "Hey I'm available for contracts doing X, Y or Z. If you hear about anything, please let me know". There's no need to quit your job early, you're just going to be leaving like you would for another permanent role. When someone says they've got a contract for you, sign up for Parasol or a similar umbrella company so paperwork is at a minimum, and away you go! I'm not hugely experienced at contracting, but since I started doing it a few years ago, another couple of friends have gone down the same route and it's worked out well for them too. If you're good, learn quickly, and you're honest about what you can do, contracting is a great route for a few years of experience across a range of projects. After the first couple of contracts, if you're happy with how it's going, then get yourself setup with your own limited company which means you'll end up with more paperwork, but more money in your pocket. |