As a career contractor, Jayme specialized in large-scale, high-visibility, V1 projects across the tech industry. She wants to share her unique depth of experience navigating and conquering this parallel universe with other intrepid explorers eager to dodge the pitfalls and reap the rewards of a “patchwork” career. Jayme is currently a Senior Technical Writer at GitHub defining and implementing information workflows in the never-ending pursuit of better customer support.
Is contracting really a viable long-term career option for knowledge management professionals? Absolutely yes! Knowledge management is uniquely suited to contracting — IF you’re prepared financially, mentally, and professionally. It’s a parallel world to the familar FTE experience with its own unique rules, processes, astounding benefits to seize, and unexpected pitfalls to avoid. I spent nearly 30 years as a mercenary highly-successful career contractor. Come explore the Upside Down and discover if this could be the right path for you, too.
Calling all Adventurers!: Understand the differences between types of contracting
