I think the pros and cons for you are not quite so clear-cut. If you're looking at a multi-year contract, then if you can handle your own benefits (or better yet, get them through a spouse of partner's employer), then contracting might be better for you. Example: all those self-employed business expenses you write off that you'll no longer be able to, and whether the company will be willing to reimburse them all if you go direct...
GeneKim-Eng ----- Original Message ----- From: "Al Geist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi Gene, > > That was my assumption too and that is how the subject was proposed to me. > If I can convince them that I need to be a member of their core staff, then > I'll be an employee. Fortunately, if I can't convince them, I will be issued > a multi-year contract. (The PT writer has been on contract for 15 years.) > > Speaking of contracts....time for me to go to my weekly update meeting and > pick up that all important check for services rendered. ______________________________________________ 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
