Do you have the intestinal fortitude to be an independent consultant or are you an employee?

As a seasoned professional who has built up your resume moving from one full-time position to the next, you may have wondered from time to time what it would be like to be an independent contractor. What are the advantages? Can you make as much or even more money than you are making now? Would you have a greater sense of freedom and being in charge of your destiny?

There are many reasons people choose to become an independent contractor. And some fall into it accidentally after a lay-off, discovering it is the perfect fit for their skill set as well as their career and lifestyle goals.

From our experience, BRYCA Solutions recognizes there is a certain mindset that is well-suited to a long and successful professional consulting career.

Key traits include:

• You feel more stimulated with each new assignment, working in different places with different people
• You are flexible about finances, knowing they may fluctuate
• You have your “financial house” in order, keeping records and taxed up to date
• You like doing what you do, and you bring that attitude to work each day
• You’re OK working on contracts understanding that sometimes they are cut short
• You have the skills and expertise to work with your account manager to find a new contract
• You enjoy the challenges of managing your own career
• You love the freedom to choose your own vacation schedule while balancing it with your client’s deliverables

Does this sound like you? Take a look at our job postings and the type of clients we serve, and if you are curious about making the move to professional contracting in the Ottawa area or anywhere in Southern Ontario, we’d be happy to talk to you and help you decide whether it might be a good fit. Those who do it often wonder why they didn’t make the switch sooner!

Note: while BRYCA Solutions’ primary focus is professional contracting, through our framework we can also help seasoned professionals find full-time, permanent positions.