fear of commitment

[andy]

Sometimes I think if the real reason behind contracting is that
we have this fear of commitment
to one company, place or even spouse.

That's why we don't put down roots and move from
one place to another or other countries .

I bet even divorce rates is higher for us than permies.

[bobsmithldn]

No mate, it iz far simpler me friend - it iz boredom re job man ... sorry 'bout Ali G accent ...

Large...

[TheMonkey]

I just can't stand the same people for more than 6 months

[XLMonkey]

No, I think it's just you....

The real problem is being an IT geek. Hardly any talented programmers could start a long term relationship, let alone a stick at it long enough to get divorced.

[Francko]

We monkeys can be very loyal. We just need the right amount of bananas and peanuts and we also have to be kept isolated from office politics. If that happens they can have us for a long time, either contracting or permanent.