Freelance VS Permanent Jobs
What suits your lifestyle?
When deciding what job to go for, it is always advisable to consider your lifestyle. Do you do a lot of
travelling? Like to move around? Or are you the sort of person who likes job security and paid holidays? See
the comparisons between Freelance/Contract jobs and Permanent jobs below to help with your decision.
Freelance / Contract Positions
Being Freelance gives you ultimate flexibility. It offers the best opportunity to travel and is the preferred
option for overseas workers who may also wish to take long term visits home. This is a no frills option with the
benefits of a permanent job being converted into cash.
At CarmichaelUK we recognise that some elements of the Freelance/Contract culture can be problem. Freelancers
can take on assignments for all the wrong reasons and leave before completion, and Clients can treat freelancers
as a commodity such as plant hire.
By establishing strong relationships with mutual understanding and commitment on both sides we aim to minimise
such problems. Our high retention rate of both client and freelancers is the true measure of our success.
Permanent Positions
A permanent position offers security and continuity of work. If you are seeking career progression and training then this is probably the best option for you. You will also receive other benefits such as pension, sick pay and possibly a company vehicle.
Pros and Cons
Freelance/Contract
Pros
- Flexibility to travel
- Potential to gain experience and skills at different site locations
- Higher hourly rate
Cons
- No guaranteed continuity of work – possible periods of unemployment between contracts
- Lack of benefits such as sick pay and pension
Click here to view all Freelance vacancies.
Permanent
Pros
- Job security
- Best chance for career progression
- Training
- Benefits:
- paid holidays
- possible car
- pension
- health insurance
Cons
- Limited holiday time - usually 4 weeks per year.
Click here to view all permanent vacancies.