9/16 I'm currently a software engineer at a mid-size company... thinking
of taking a contract job at a small company that would be able to
convert to a full-time job in the future (basically they've already
offered me full-time but I'd like a contract to try them out and
see how the work/environment is) ... how much more should I ask
for given that I'm (1) switching jobs, and (2) going to a contract
from a FT salary. I'm guessing health ins (thru COBRA or free-
lancers union?) will cost around ~$300/month at most? thanks
\_ The usual add on is +25-30% of salary. This includes SS, medical,
dental, vision, life insurance, overhead, etc.
\_ I usually get 2-2.5x for short contracts. You should get paid
for the extra flexibility the contract affords the employer and
for the extra risk you're carrying.
\_ good god, why is health insurance that expensive??
\_ Your company health insurance is expensive because it is not
underwritten. COBRA is just a continuation of that.
\_ Have you ever had surgery? If you have, you know why. Even
tests like MRIs are a couple of thousand bucks. A moderately
complicated surgery will cost tens of thousands.
\_ I suspect ridiculous health insurance costs would receive a
lot more objection if people actually paid them themselves,
rather than letting their employers eat the expense.
\_ sounds like work environment is pretty important to you, and that
you must have it pretty good at your current job. make sure
that money will be worth the sacrifice of your happiness.
\_ current job is ok ... good in some ways. "change is good" ...
sometimes. |
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