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Free time for hobbies as IT Consultant? |
| Message Name: |
Some truth in this..... |
| Date Posted: |
06/11/2001 |
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I've worked for high tech companies and a pure IT consulting shop. Take it from me, stay away from the IT consulting shops. Sure, they paint a rosy picture with all the added perks, but in reality, it sucks! I would rather work as an independent contractor and deal directly with the clients, etc. If you go consulting, you could be either bored to death on the bench (in between gigs), or working your butt off traveling weekly, with no personal life. It's not worth it. Don't believe the hype they give you, i.e., etc. You will earn every penny by working your tail off! |
| Message: |
I've been in both, but took a different direction than most. After 4 years as an employee I went into independent consluting, where I built a skill base. I accepted a permanent offer in 1998 and am now in one of the Big 5 as a software designer/implementor/architect.
I really like my role here (I usually get the challenging stuff and don't have time to get bored). But you almost HAVE to keep up outside of work hours to get to and stay at peak value. Doesn't mean you have no time for hobbies. I usually work 45-50 hours a week, plus maybe 2-3 ours outside. The swot time varies greatly however, on up to 20 hours a week, which gives me no time for play.
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