u/Never_Really_Right

If I'm OK being a 1099 Contractor, does it really matter if some elements of the agreement don't quite fit the legal criteria?

Basically, I'm retired but have been offered a project by a company I trust, and have a great relationship with. There is no real end date as of yet, but will have large gaps of time with nothing going on. But, I do need "tools" (a laptop), will need to have access to their network and want an email address that would appear as though I'm an employee. They will pay me hourly, plus reimburse any extra expenses such as out of state travel to their location, if any. I will work when I want, with the exception of a few set meetings. I'll basically just tell the team I will work with weekly when I'm "in" and when I'm "out". I can work nights or weekends if I choose. I can work other jobs if I want (I do not want, lol), but I could.

It seems to have elements of 1099 and elements of W-2 from what I read. As long long as both of us are just fine with my classification, then there shouldn't be an issue, correct? I guess in theory the gov't could randomly decide to investigate them, but the chances of that are pretty much zero I would think since I would be the only person working this way so who would complain?

Am I missing anything?

I'm rolling the screen to a frame with spline. Before starting this, I was concerned I could not get the screens tight, but I found out on my first attempt yesterday how wrong I was. I did top, bottom, side, side the way the manufacture of the aluminum channel I'm using recommends. The top wasn't an issue. When I did the bottom, I didn't even "pull" on the screen, just held it lightly so it was straight. Nope, way too tight once the spline was fully seated. Literally bending the channel inward. The sides were worse, the screen was so tight by the second side it tore down the middle.

So, looking for your best tips for getting just a little bit of slack in the screen so it's not too tight.