Ok, that's probably fairly simple. The pro is cost, most contractors cost the company less even if the hourly rate is hight, because of all the govt- mandated employee stuff they don't have to do and the benefits they usually don't provide. The con is that a contractor has less invested in the company personally and is therefore more likely to move on if another opportunity presents itself, resulting in a higher risk of "brain drain." Most companys trying to minimize headcount hire direct for their core senior staff and then use contractors for other staff. They just have to think about how deeply you're going to be embedded in all their ops and what the learning curve would be for someone to replace you.
Gene Kim-Eng ----- Original Message ----- From: "Al Geist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > So, the answer to your question is I have been asked to convince the company > to hire me as an employee versus issuing an extended contract. ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DOCUMENTATION & TRAINING WEST 07: THE USER EXPERIENCE April 18-21, 2007 ~ Vancouver BC ~ Marriott Pinnacle ~ free city tour 40+ sessions * free workshops * free iPod offer * www.doctrain.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
