Startups, hire for permanent or contract role?
Hi,
For startups, is it generally better to hire for permanent or contract roles?
I’m based in London, currently looking for work, and to make things easier I’d like companies to know that I’m open to contract opportunities. At the same time, I don’t want to come across as dismissive of permanent full-time roles.
Personally, I prefer being paid directly in full so I can manage things like investments, retirement savings, and work-related expenses myself. Of course, have to do and manage my own taxes via self assessment.
For example, I can pay taxes at EOY, which allows me to put money into investments; I understand risks. Otherwise, as a permanent I only have half of it.
I’ve also been fortunate to rarely miss work due to illness (never happened, +14 years), and I’m fairly comfortable with the trade-offs that come with contract work, such as reduced job security or no benefits.
What would you recommend is the best way to position this with startups?