Therefore many people choose to work fewer months per year and receive the same or more pay than permanent employment, giving the the freedom to enjoy life to the fullest.
Some people reentering the workforce find it difficult to find permanent employment.
Contract work helps them hone their skills and get current experience. Many people find that after working for five years for a company, they have not gotten five years of experience, they got one year of experience five times. Contract work exposes workers to varied environments and systems. Many people are hesitant to make a commitment for a permanent position because they are not sure if they will enjoy a position. A temp to hire position allows people to try on a position, to see if they like it without making a major decision up front.