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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Haven't read the whole thread, but want to comment on the flexibility as a fed.  I am a fed and in research, and my office is incredibly flexible when it comes to adjusting time and leave.  That's something that I think is just very dependent on exactly where you work.[/quote]

Definitely, very office and manager dependent. Even if you are your 'own' boss, you really have more bosses in the form of clients and it's hard to predict how demanding they will be.

I do worry OP that independent contracting is not for you because you 'don't think [you] need to market [yourself] much'. I think a key part of any sole proprietorship is business development. You have to build contacts and maneuver of the marketplace changes. Assume your current job offers an oppportunity for a contract role, but then some bigger company comes in and provides same service at half your costs. You have to market your self to demonstrate why you are worth it and then to find new business if you are rolled off the contract.

It sounds like you are a bit of a space geek who sees the bigger money by going independent, but aren't really thrilled about the business part of being your own business?  I would look at private industry with a major tech company, more innovation than your Fed position it sounds like and definitely greater salary growth, since it sounds like that is your priority [/quote]

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