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Subject:Re: Contracting From:"Tony G. Rocco" <trocco -at- NAVIS -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 18 Sep 1997 16:40:20 -0700
Actually, I'd like to hear some responses on line. I am interested in the
same issues and am considering going contract some day, although I am not
sure when. Please share your experiences with us all.
- tgr
At 3:53 PM -0700 9/18/97, Larry Weber wrote:
>Hello,
>
>I'm presently a corporate technical writer, and I'm considering working
>for myself someday. I have a few questions.
>
>How do contractors enjoy their work? How does it compare with corporate
>work?
>
>If you work at home, do you go bonkers with "cabin fever?"
>
>How do contractors manage health insurance?
>
>After all is said and done, how's the money?
>
>Feel free to respond off-line. TIA
>
>Larry
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