RE: Midrange Jobs National Discussion

Consultants *think* the money is far greater than what they would make as an 
employee.  I doubt the average consultant has made any more than the average 
employee.  Unfortunately, I don't have any data to back that up.

As for a contractor or consultant knowing the termination date, let me tell you 
a story.  I worked for a consulting firm many years ago.  One week I drove to 
the site and noticed everyone packing.  They had been told that morning that 
our services were no longer required.  I suspect that doesn't happen very 
often, but probably more so than you think.  Budgets change, management 
changes, and requirements change.  Any one of these could make a consultant 
unnecessary and cause an early termination of the consultant.

That's just my opinion, of course. 

Donald R. Fisher, III
Project Manager
RoomStore, Inc.
(804) 784-7600 ext. 2124
dfisher@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


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Consultants are usually paid VERY well, and remain consultants because the 
money, in the end and considering all their expenses, is far greater than they 
would make as an employee.

Contractors, maybe not, but most probably work through a firm that
provides benefits, so in a lot of cases, probably a break even.

At least a contractor or consultant KNOWS when their last day is, an
employee, in most cases, does not.
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