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Benefits of Working for Uncle Sam
November 26, 2012 by William Frierson
Have you ever thought about working for the federal government? There are many benefits, as mentioned in the following post.- Job Security – In this uncertain economy, job security is a valuable commodity. You have a much higher risk of being termined within the private sector.
- Good Salary – Federal employees receive competitive salaries.
- Health Insurance – Several health insurance plans to choose from – and Uncle Sam pays about 70% of the premium. Take this into retirement with you too!
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Pros and Cons of Being an Independent Contractor
January 30, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
A poor economy has pushed some unemployed or underemployed Americans towards self-employment. For some, the opportunity to be their own boss may prove serendipitous, while others may find that the costs of not being an employee are unexpectedly high.“The number of independent contractors has risen in sectors that people normally don’t associate that closely with the self-employed,” said Michelle Walker, the writer of the article, and an independent contractor herself. “Some of that increase is probably a natural result of the internet, and the growing convenience of doing business in other places besides an office. But some of it is also probably attributable to dynamics of the economy. People who are defined as ‘unemployable’ by the establishment may discover that finding their own work, through various projects, is a viable option.” But should this solution be a long-term one? CreditQ suggests that, while there are some financial advantages to being “a 1099” (particularly for those who can’t find work elsewhere), there are also drawbacks that not everyone is aware of. Continue Reading
