Hi all
I've recently made the decision that I would like to start contracting, I've had a good read of the guides on here as well as the forum itself and have picked up lots of valuable advice and tips so thanks to everyone for that.
I'd like to just run my scenario past you all and hopefully get some advice on next steps etc ...
I've been working in Infrastructure / Server Support for over 10 years now, mostly on the Windows / AD / Exchange side of the fence. in early 2009 I began studying for Prince2 certification with a view to becoming an Infrastructure / Technical PM, I successfully passed and gradually moved into a Technical PM role with my employer and I did this for around 1 year before being made redundant. I got a new job straight after but this has turned out to be a 70/30 split between Technical Engineer and PM work.
When I start contracting I'd much prefer it to be as a Technical PM for a few reasons, I enjoy it more, it pays more (generally) and to be frank my technical experience is in an area that the world and its wife has experience in.
Given the above do you think I can chase contracts as a Tech PM or am I better off getting a permie position first and getting more experience?
Sorry for the long post, I'd appreciate your feedback
Cheers
I've recently made the decision that I would like to start contracting, I've had a good read of the guides on here as well as the forum itself and have picked up lots of valuable advice and tips so thanks to everyone for that.
I'd like to just run my scenario past you all and hopefully get some advice on next steps etc ...
I've been working in Infrastructure / Server Support for over 10 years now, mostly on the Windows / AD / Exchange side of the fence. in early 2009 I began studying for Prince2 certification with a view to becoming an Infrastructure / Technical PM, I successfully passed and gradually moved into a Technical PM role with my employer and I did this for around 1 year before being made redundant. I got a new job straight after but this has turned out to be a 70/30 split between Technical Engineer and PM work.
When I start contracting I'd much prefer it to be as a Technical PM for a few reasons, I enjoy it more, it pays more (generally) and to be frank my technical experience is in an area that the world and its wife has experience in.
Given the above do you think I can chase contracts as a Tech PM or am I better off getting a permie position first and getting more experience?
Sorry for the long post, I'd appreciate your feedback
Cheers
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