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Women that contract: the (painless) pathway to promotion and equal pay - with quotes from Barbie
#TLDR? Skip to the final section “I’m a man with no power, does that make me a woman?” - Aaron Dinkins The problem with the patriarchy If...
Annette Corbett
Mar 10, 20245 min read


Shifting perspectives: Contractors are more than just a band aid
You might be surprised to know that, although contractors are temporary hires, they require all the romancing of a permanent hire. The...
Annette Corbett
Feb 17, 20242 min read


Why women should contract
This blog is the first in a segment about why women should consider contracting as an alternative to permanent work. I was an advocate...
Annette Corbett
Feb 13, 20243 min read


Viva la Verb
Stephen Fry tells us “we are not nouns, we are verbs. I am not a thing - an actor, a writer - I am a person who does things - I write, I...
Annette Corbett
Jan 31, 20243 min read


Surviving Solo: why freelancers need a network to thrive
I recently caught up with a fellow freelancer who has, like me, experienced a tricky year with less opportunities than usual (the 2023...
Annette Corbett
Jan 14, 20242 min read


What are your contracting options, and which will work best for you?
The what, how and why of contract types Last week I blogged about how contracting can provide learning and promotional opportunities, as...
Annette Corbett
Nov 7, 20234 min read


Is it time to try contracting?
Wheels are often associated with our working life. Cog in a wheel, hamster's wheel, behind the wheel or.....asleep at the wheel....
Annette Corbett
Oct 24, 20233 min read
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