After nearly two years working as a contractor at Chevron Energy Solutions, I had my last day this week. I was working through a contracting agency called Minneapolis Drafting Services. Since Chevron had to pay me and Minneapolis Drafting for my services, we had been talking about setting up an independent contract for a few months. This contract would be a benefit to both Chevron and I.
Earlier this week, we had come to a verbal agreement and were waiting for the contracts manager to get it in writing. A few days later, the terms changed and I was not able to accept them. The problem was that they wanted to treat me like an employee while calling me a contractor. With a little research, I found that I was going to get the short end of the stick with this deal. Even after I pointed out some facts that I found on the IRS website, they didn't want to change the terms.
So, I'm unemployed and looking for short term contracts to keep me busy until I'm ready to work full time again (hopefully I'll have word next week about when I'll be going to NY for an evaluation on my headaches). Anyone need help with a house design or drafting?
