A continuación, te explicamos cómo puedes sopesar los factores clave a la hora de decidir convertirte en un profesional de TI autónomo.

When making the decision to work for yourself as a self-employed IT expert, take into account important aspects including market demand for your abilities, opportunity for professional progress, and networking opportunities. Compare the freedom and flexibility of self-employment with those of regular employment. Evaluate the administrative duties, taking into account the business management and tax consequences. Consider your own drive and level of preparedness for entrepreneurship while weighing the benefits and drawbacks. To get perspective and arrive at a well-informed choice, consult mentors or colleagues occupying comparable positions.

It is a big leap of faith to jump from full time to contracting in the IT industry or any industry as a matter of fact. Skill Set is important to understand what is needed in the market, how much market share you have and will have from certain skills and what gaps you need to fill in your experience and KSA before you start, having confidence in your abilities backed by referral of your work is crucial to your success, taking less rate to proof your talent is important especially if you are just starting contracting work.

Ser um profissional autônomo, requer mais que conhecimento precisamos ter a vontade de evoluir constantemente , ser autodidatas alem de ter uma facilidade de se adaptar a ambientes diferentes a cada dia, entender de vários tipos de negócios, e o mais importante não ser generalista mas ter um foco especifico para se tornar referencia.

In my line of work being a contractor means: - Sometimes the Job is fully commission based - Sometimes it is 90% Salary and 10% Commission - Sometime it is Hourly based Knowing your skills, amount of time it takes you to hire and pipeline generated income is curial to your decision. When i was young with no obligations or minimal obligations allowed me to take more risk and accept a full commission based jobs, the more i grow the more responsibilities i have the less commission i prefer.

Uma das maneiras de se destacar no mercado , é ser referencia em um nicho de mercado, precisamos sim de ter conhecimento amplo , mas se destacar em um produto, ou área para conseguir clientes que tem uma necessidade especifica. A experiencia de anos ajuda a ter este diferencial, o conhecimento e o network é essencial.

Can you manage your pension by yourself ? Can you understand Taxes? Can you manage your expenses ? Is it of benefit to convert and open your own company? Can you expand ? Are you able to hire people? Are you committed to the people you hire ? Can you give up your Medical Private insurance ? Are you ok with not having Employment Insurance ? Do you know how to invest your income to make it grow and pay for your operational expenses ? Many questions you need to ask before you do jump from a salary based to a contracting business but if you believe in the idea it will surely work.

Uma das maiores dificuldades de um profissional autônomo, é o gerenciamento financeiro, pois se ele deseja trabalhar sozinho, terá alguns percalços no caminho, entre estar procurando um projeto apresentando trabalhando e entregando existem espaços as vezes sem recebimento, isso exige um planejamento rígido, alem de também uma estrategia de negociação bem clara de recebimento. Pois a maioria que se aventura a ser autônomo passa por uma fase bem complicado para aprender esta matematica.

Even if the employer is not micro managing you or checking on you from time to time, you have to be honest infront of yourself to yourself and to God. It is a big responsibility to have not a vacation and free money. Make sure you are committed, track your hours, attend your deadlines and prioritize your work even on the weekends, managing your time and project time line is very important to your current and future success.

Navigating self-employment in IT means mastering time management. Without the structure of traditional employment, balancing tasks can be challenging. I've found that project management tools are crucial for staying organized and meeting deadlines, ultimately leading to higher profitability and happier clients.

I have worked in 3 countries now and i can assure you that connections, networking and circle of friends is crucial and most important part of my work. Having as many people as you can, understand who is influential and who has power is important, keeping up with traditions, events and cultural norms is critical, helping others is important and staying connected for no reason is absolutely relevant and critical.