[Rick Lee]

If the hiring mgr already knows what you make as a contractor, and, if he's really trying to hire you on, he has to know exactly what he needs to offer to make you even think about it. If it's less $$, then he'd better have a great sales pitch on really great benefits. Unless he thinks you're desperate for those benefits, he can't seriously think he's going to get you for less. And there is zero stability in that biz. It may not be hard to find your next gig, but we all know you can find your passwords and bldg. keys not working first thing any morning of the week.