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Contracting around the US
zkt
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I was contacted today by a recruiter for a contracting firm. The position would require me to move to their HQ for 6 weeks for training (transportation and corporate housing will be paid for, and I will be paid min wage). After the training I will then work with someone to be placed at a location anywhere in the US, kind of like temp work. I have never done temp work but the fact that I'd be unable to seek permanent for for a few years because I'd be signing a contract to be exclusive with this company is something I dont like the sound of: what if they are unable to find me work? I do like the idea of travelling but only airfare and the first few weeks of housing will be paid for, meaning I'd have to find and pay for my own apartment for the next few months for the contract. Has anyone ever done contract work like this? What are some questions I should ask to be well informed on what I'm getting into? The company seems legit and all, they offer full benefits, but the fact that its possible I could be unemployed for a period of time and not get paid is concerning.
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What, exactly are the conditions of your employment?
Yes, I was told it would be $50k + chance for a bonus at the end of the year for this entry level MS exchange position. This does sound a bit too good to be true since it took me almost 2 years to find my current part time job, but I guess the trade off is that it is contract work. Apparently they are very rarely out of work to assign and I'd get 2 weeks of paid vacation time to take advantage of when this does occur.
What company is it?