I just look for 3 months contracts with a hourly rate on jobs listing site (I used seek.com.au)
This current one has been extended twice, 9 months down now.
It does take more responsibility, you have to do your own billing, your timesheet, and be 'more' presentable.
But all that is cheap compared to the price of working longer hours and not getting paid. At least if I work 10 hour day, I bill 10 hours. Also I get to claim so much more at tax time.
PS: to be a successful contractor, you should be good at what you do. As in 'Good' directly linked to your hourly rate requirement.
I should also clarify that it's not all glam. It's not for everybody. You have to be able to make quick and good decisions, code straight from 8am to 5pm with a half hour lunch and deliver. If you're the kind that likes to sit back and "R&D" all afternoon, or take a day to fix a bug, it might not be for you. You have to be productive and make every hour count for your employer and leave the R&D for the evening at home.
This current one has been extended twice, 9 months down now.
It does take more responsibility, you have to do your own billing, your timesheet, and be 'more' presentable.
But all that is cheap compared to the price of working longer hours and not getting paid. At least if I work 10 hour day, I bill 10 hours. Also I get to claim so much more at tax time.
PS: to be a successful contractor, you should be good at what you do. As in 'Good' directly linked to your hourly rate requirement.
I should also clarify that it's not all glam. It's not for everybody. You have to be able to make quick and good decisions, code straight from 8am to 5pm with a half hour lunch and deliver. If you're the kind that likes to sit back and "R&D" all afternoon, or take a day to fix a bug, it might not be for you. You have to be productive and make every hour count for your employer and leave the R&D for the evening at home.
All that said, I still love it.