Originally Posted by lazyplane

Do you view that the perm job is really that "stable" job ie good company, nice benefits and you can "relax" until your next big job ?

If not, then i will take the contract cos with a 40% hike, you are the same as taking the perm job for 2 years. And like you said, it may be extended.

I will however be very active in looking for new opportunities while in the contract role while seizing every opportunity to do more as well to become a perm. Also be wise in saving up aggressively for the while.

Finally i dont think there is no perm job these days. Everyone just does a job rotation or hop every few years. And companies downsize no matter whether it is perm or not. We need to aim for FIRE !