I’ve been taking some time lately to think through what my goals and wants are from my career as an Independent. Overall, I want to be challenged, growing, happy and flexible. The current contract that I am on is going very well, but I wonder what happens if it stops going well, or if I decide that it should stop going at all.
How do you other independents out there determine when to leave a gig? Obviously if the contract is up that is one thing, but what factors keep you in the same role? And furthermore, how long do you typically like to stay with a contract?
The questions that I’ve started to ask myself are 1. am I still growing? 2. am I still enjoying the work? 3. Has it become old hat? 4. Have I outstayed my welcome, meaning am I hanging on for comfort’s sake?
I’d really love to hear others input on this. I’m new to the independent realm and I’m trying to take in and learn all I can.
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