Elisabeth Hubert
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The lessons of an Independent

Published on September 30, 2009

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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