In Progress Show - Working as a developer contractor with Marina Aisa

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Oct 28, 2020

Working as a developer contractor with Marina Aisa

We have always been told that our salary is related to our knowledge. This is true sometimes, but many times it's related on how much we are willing to ask for and for who we are working for.
· Marina Aisa ·

Summary

Marina Aisa, Frontend Developer (Contractor) at Apple, talks about her journey challenges after moving from being an employee to a contractor.

You can find Marina on LinkedIn.

Index

  • 01:50 - Marina introduction
  • 04:20 - What is a developer contractor?
  • 06:40 - What do you need to take into account before starting as a contractor?
  • 14:30 - What are the main changes?
  • 18:20 - What is the hardest part?
  • 18:20 - What is the hardest part?
  • 24:20 - How can you increase your changes of finding good contracts?
  • 27:30 - How is a typical day for you?
  • 32:20 - What would you say was the biggest learning from your last year?
  • 38:10 - Recommendations

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