Weighing a contract offer against waiting - 8 months and counting

I got a contract offer for 11 months as a sales associate and I am unsure whether to accept. It has been weighing on me all week. I have 8 months of savings left. Did a contract become permanent?

Ask about extension likelihood and whether the team has hired contractors before.

I took a contract and it converted after four months. The time also kept my skills current.