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Originally Posted by cl8ton
Contract to hire just means they are going to sample the goods and if it doesn’t work out, no legal
issues ensue when you exit.
If you get in there and kick azz, they want to hire you, but now you have a bargaining chip to negotiate
your new position, if you choose to do so.
I have done this a few times and it has always turned out to be protecting the employer at all costs
with the Contract to Hire.
FYI, I have always chosen to be on the contractor side of things (Computer Programmer) maybe it’s just me?
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That's the thing, I don't like taking ALL the risk. Generally speaking I do well, I don't expect I won't be hired but I don't like the process for 'contract to hire' - it makes me uncomfortable - it may be that it's just because I've never done it before.
First red flag is the guy who was doing the 'phone interview' was in the situation - contract to hire and not hired yet. Been there 4 months. Said I could expect 3 months then a hiring decision. HE'S BEEN THERE 4 MONTHS!!!
At this point, with this economy and the stuff I'm working on and the obligations I have at home - trying something new and uncertain does not seem wise. Sure, it could be good but I know with a few more check boxes checked off I could turn 'good' to 'great' and I need a W2 job to concentrate on that (or maybe I'm crazy).