This is step 1 of our guide Contracting in the UK.
The prospect of leaving permanent employment to go contracting in the UK can be quite daunting. Concerns can be quickly alleviated by researching how to get started in contracting and also by understanding what to expect when you go contracting.
There are many reasons why permanent employees go contracting, ranging from financial reasons to having a more flexible lifestyle.
It is a common contracting myth that contractors get the tedious work to do. Contracting work compared with permanent work is just as varied and interesting.
First timers sometimes ask themselves "Am I good enough to go contracting?". The answer is yes. There are contracts for every skill level.
You do not need to be an expert or guru to go contracting. Not all contractors are expert gurus in their field. There are many reasons why firms hire contractors. The demand for contractors is driven by the needs of a flexible labour force, not by the need for gurus.
Hopefully you are satisified that there is a contracting career waiting for you. The next step answers that important question: How much can you earn?