Contracting is seen by many to be a highly paid alternative to Permanent employment.
It has pros and cons, like any path of choice. It can be more exciting, but it can also be more demanding. Predominantly contractors are professionally skilled individuals with extensive work experience. Normally contract professionals are commissioned by organisations when extra assistance and specialist skills are required in setting up or conducting project based work, or when there is a skill shortage either on a short or long term basis. Emergency Support and work overloads for periods of peak activity when resources are stretched.