Not speaking from experience here. However, I thought I'd add my own 2 cents anyway. I agree with Gene, and there is one more thing that I would like to add. Selfishness - for you - you need to think and act on what's good for your own self in this situation, I'd say.
For example, it may be that you enjoy doing all of that self-employed stuff, quite a bit, and being a full-time employee may work out to be less than satisfying. Perhaps, as Gene seemed to be suggesting, the company and you can work something out where you retain your personal company and status, perhaps through some sort of multi-year contracting relationship. Jim Jones -----Original Message----- 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
