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What career move would you make? FAANG Contract or steady work
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I am in a bit of a career conundrum. 

I currently work for a nonprofit organization making as a project manager. Job is remote, very secure, but mind-numbing, with lots of red tape and no path for growth.

I have been planning on making a cross country move, and with this job I can work anywhere. My lease ends next Summer.

I am in the final round for a contractor position at a FAANG where I would be on contract for 6 months (very unlikely to be turned into a full time position at said FAANG based on my research.) For this role I'd have to stay in the city I currently live (job is hybrid not remote.) The pay bump would be significant, almost double, however expensive benefits, no pto. At the nonprofit I have a lot of PTO and great benefits.

I am considering the contract position because of the short term money and being able to say I worked for a FAANG (with the clear statement that I was a contractor, following all the rules of that.) Hoping that that would help me be a more attractive candidate for future roles in non FAANG companies

However the 6 month contract and lack of security plus having to stay where I currently live and not move are making me second guess. I have had pretty bad luck finding another remote job better than my current one, which was the catalyst for me to pursue my Masters at WGU which I am currently doing.

 Any advice would be appreciated.
Currently:
UCA (University of Central Arkansas) Ph.D. Change Leadership for Equity and Inclusion 

Completed:
WGU MSML
TAMUC BAAS Org Leadership
PMP, CSM, CSPO, Google Project Management Certificate
Sophia 19 Classes | Study.com 12 Classes
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What career move would you make? FAANG Contract or steady work - by mohelena02 - 10-08-2022, 11:29 AM

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