[Caro]

What type of job? I work contract healthcare and I would not be able to block out my availability like that.

So definitely get everything in writing very explicitly so you all know everyone is on the same page.

as for negotiating salary, look up the afford anything podcast, Paula did a really good one on negotiations recently.

Highly recommend listening.

Yes, I have specific call and holiday pay noted, as well as overtime, weekend time in my policy and procedure manual.

[Erin]

Have you done market research for the salary? If it’s contract, are you responsible for your own taxes etc?

Salary employees receive a menu of benefits often not provided to contract employees.

I would negotiate for what you want now. Re-negotiatuon usually isn’t re-opened when a position goes permanent.

You could also ask as part of the negotiation to have the contract period shortened if you prove your value.

I wouldn’t do this now, but you could ask if contacts are negotiable if they decide to hire before the contract term is up.

It’ll give you insight as to why the position is contract… are they using it as an extension of the hiring process or are they waiting to confirm budget.

[Bunny]

Get as much detail on hours and availability in writing before you sign a contract. Anything not written defaults to company policy no matter what is promised.

[Teresa]

A contracted position means you will receive a 1099 vs a W2. Look up an independent contractor (IC) on the IRS website for IC rights.

[Nicole]

In the 24/7 manufacturing, (will be less starting next year with no overnights on weekends), production type people work shifts that are pretty standard, office people work 8-5 M-F or so.

In the 24/7 group homes, they are super flexible and schedule you for what you say are available hours when hired or change availability which may flex each week.

They usually require you to be available at least a weekend every other week or so but doesn’t mean you will be scheduled during the weekend unless that’s your availability.

Since it’s mostly college kids, they usually require availability during half the Christmas and spring breaks.

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