^^^^ it was never about the $$$ for me though. After my first gig (contracting with IBM) was over... I knew what I wanted to do. I then sold my soul to two mega-banks, and then really cashed in for my last gig of 11 years.
So really three rodeos... 5/8/11 years...
When my last dept was outsourced (to HP/EDS back in '08), I said "adios" rather than continue on with the outsource provider (my choice)... the thrill was gone