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There is a significant percentage of the population who work on a flexi-time basis.  Individuals opt for flexibility for various reasons, for example family obligations, balancing study with work, transitioning into retirement and opening themselves up to working concurrent roles.

According to a Department of Labour paper published in 2006, 40% of New Zealanders have variable hours of work.  This is a significant portion of the population who need flexibility with their working arrangements and many professionals find themselves in this group.

Another way to achieve flexibility is by working on contract.  With no permanent boss to report to you are free to determine your rates, availability and workload.

For example Lynley is a Chartered Accountant who chose to go contracting just over a year ago.  She hasn’t looked back since and is enjoying the freedom of taking holidays when it suits her.  Instead of working for an employer she is working for herself, which opens her up to a lot more flexibility.  She mentions that it is particularly rewarding getting paid per hour, as opposed to working permanently and receiving no overtime for 50+ hour weeks Accountants tend to work.

Lynley is currently nearing the end of her present contract and intends to give herself a small break before getting stuck into another.

Why do you prefer contact work?  Leave us a comment…