Contract position offers me an opportunity to travel the world where the construction boom is happening from property construction trigger boom, high civil and infrastructure boom, oil and gas construction boom, etc.
It broaden my understanding of the different culture and approach in construciton. It also develop high professionalism in work since I dettach myself from politics and company in-fightings. I come to work as a professional. In the event that I become irrelevant, I can always move on to where my my expertise is highly valuable.
IMHO,
Cheers,
Charlie
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Submitted by Shahzad Munawar on Sun, 2006-04-16 09:54
As for me I prefer working in huge organizations which have programs and portfolios. And doesnt matter if you working on contract or not. The main thing is that your experience in Planning and Project Management grows fast.
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Submitted by Colin Cropley on Tue, 2002-03-19 07:06
Its certainly true that staff positions offer opportunities for promotion within organisations that are denied to contractors.
However, contractors can also "climb the tree" to more senior positions by proactively seeking out training and broadening their experience. This increases their attractiveness for senior project roles.
Another plus for contractors is that they are able to detach themselves from office politics associated with remaining in an organisation. But in the end I agree completely with Han - it depends on what your life goals are which kind of work you favour.
An important thing is whether you wish to choose which way you want to go, rather than just let it happen. Someone said to me yesterday "If you think you can, you will; if you think you cant, you wont."
In other words, choose your own future as far as you can.
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Submitted by Han Pekelharing on Mon, 2002-03-18 10:26
Working on contract (or project) basis improves your communication skills and deepens your experience faster than working in a staff environment. However in this way you risk remaining in the same position (planner) all of your working career, as you become more and more valuable to the projects.
The advantage of staff is that you have more chances of promotion to the higher ranks of management through courses and education or just replacing your boss after he moves.
I think it is just what your personal motives are.
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20 years 4 monthsRe: Staff or Contract Positionss
Hi,
Contract position offers me an opportunity to travel the world where the construction boom is happening from property construction trigger boom, high civil and infrastructure boom, oil and gas construction boom, etc.
It broaden my understanding of the different culture and approach in construciton. It also develop high professionalism in work since I dettach myself from politics and company in-fightings. I come to work as a professional. In the event that I become irrelevant, I can always move on to where my my expertise is highly valuable.
IMHO,
Cheers,
Charlie
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22 years 4 monthsRe: Staff or Contract Positionss
I agree with Hans statement as it seems more factual and appropriate.
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19 years 10 monthsRe: Staff or Contract Positionss
Hi all!
I decided to post my opinion on this topic
As for me I prefer working in huge organizations which have programs and portfolios. And doesnt matter if you working on contract or not. The main thing is that your experience in Planning and Project Management grows fast.
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23 years 9 monthsRe: Staff or Contract Positionss
Its certainly true that staff positions offer opportunities for promotion within organisations that are denied to contractors.
However, contractors can also "climb the tree" to more senior positions by proactively seeking out training and broadening their experience. This increases their attractiveness for senior project roles.
Another plus for contractors is that they are able to detach themselves from office politics associated with remaining in an organisation. But in the end I agree completely with Han - it depends on what your life goals are which kind of work you favour.
An important thing is whether you wish to choose which way you want to go, rather than just let it happen. Someone said to me yesterday "If you think you can, you will; if you think you cant, you wont."
In other words, choose your own future as far as you can.
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24 years 1 monthRe: Staff or Contract Positionss
Working on contract (or project) basis improves your communication skills and deepens your experience faster than working in a staff environment. However in this way you risk remaining in the same position (planner) all of your working career, as you become more and more valuable to the projects.
The advantage of staff is that you have more chances of promotion to the higher ranks of management through courses and education or just replacing your boss after he moves.
I think it is just what your personal motives are.