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#RI-6a6b1093·7 months ago·
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Accepted 1099 contractor offer without clear terms

Laid off, rehired as 1099 contractor with unclear scope and expectations

What I wish I knew
"Clarify contract terms before accepting"
If I could tell you one thing
"Negotiate clear terms and boundaries when accepting 1099 work"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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