Thread
Weighing a contract offer against waiting after 13 years as an IT help-desk technician
Emeka Whitfield
6/10/2026, 7:34:04 PM
A permanent role may come up, but the contract starts now. I have 12 months of savings left.
Freya Whitfield
6/23/2026, 7:01:53 PM
Buy coverage through the marketplace if the contract has none. I budgeted for it before signing.
Bjorn Whitfield
9/28/2026, 11:30:27 PM
If savings are low, I would accept and keep applying. You can leave for a permanent role if one appears.
Log in to reply.