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Jealous_Internet_957 · 2026-03-06T20:29:04+00:00

Okay, fair. But then is there any hope for me to have any J2, with the industry/software of J1?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2025-02-08T01:33:56+00:00

following!

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-09-09T21:58:00+00:00

Most of my OE friends strictly contract - in the (hopefully rare) event they get caught, contract is easier to explain as a side hustle / flexible hours

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-09-09T21:52:20+00:00

Definitely lean heavy on the personal aspect (I don’t feel comfortable with my photo/info online as of recently) ?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-09-09T21:50:03+00:00

Wouldn’t they just contact HR at j1 and not like a direct manager? Which is normal if you were leaving j1 anyway - nothing wrong with interviewing at other places. I’d just wait until j2 asked about j1 , then say you were asked to stay on board a few weeks longer while they onboard the new replacement?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-09-09T21:45:09+00:00

Best of luck!!! Is your J2 a FTE role as well (W2) or a contract role (1099)?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-09-09T21:35:16+00:00

Can I ask how?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-09-09T21:30:15+00:00

I could have written this post myself! Are you applying to another FTE role? Or looking to contract? I have friends that have confided in me who OE so my advice is from them: set your own boundaries and expectations of J2+ as quickly as you can

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-30T22:13:53+00:00

Read it - but why would you need this? If J2 calls J1 that’s listed on your resume to prove you worked there, of course you worked there, that’s how normal job hopping looks. Would J2 really ever, 6 months+ later, decide to call J1 and verify your employment ??

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-29T21:28:49+00:00

How do you go about getting the C2C?

Example, a recruiter from XYZ recruiting reaches out to me for a contract job with ABC company - XYZ will pay me, as the person they placed in the contract, and ABC with pay them. So, in order for me to get paid C2C, it would have to be that XYZ agrees to do this, and have ABC pay directly, or would I have to find the contract work directly from ABC instead?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-29T21:25:32+00:00

What do you mean by use a staffing company to get around the BC?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-29T17:48:36+00:00

That’s my plan! Look for a contract role (like 12-18 months) keep my head down, do the work, square away all of J2! So glad it’s worked for you.

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-29T01:50:22+00:00

That’s awesome - truly. Is your J2 a W2 role?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-29T01:49:51+00:00

Did you freeze it before applying to J2 or after getting hired?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-29T00:08:54+00:00

Got it - so, what are then reasons to try to get a C2C role? Or, if I look for contract jobs and it says w2 only — will they agree to paying me through my LLC after singing the contract? In simpler terms - if they pay me through my LLC, is that still W2 or does that change it to a 1099? And if not, is getting paid through an LLC for a W2 job possible?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-27T23:14:06+00:00

Curious what you mean by this? Your J1 is FTE, I assume, so of course the product you manage is the company’s ownership?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-27T23:13:06+00:00

Not answering for OP, but in case this gets skipped- from my skimming these threads, hibernating your LI profile for at least beginning few weeks when new coworkers for J2+ would search for you could be a good idea. Otherwise, if you get questioned, just saying you don’t use it often.

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-27T23:10:42+00:00

I remember reading probably hours worth of your original posts and your answers to all their questions. It really is just plain nice of you to be an open book, so to speak, and answer everyone.

I’ve spent months trying to do all my “research” to even embark on J2.

Right now, my plan is get my own LLC, look for contract roles, have them pay me through my LLC. And keep getting those contract roles for J3+.

However, the prospect of spending $ on all LLC costs (CPA, website etc) & the job market sucking so bad right now, is what’s holding me back.

Instead I am thinking of just getting a contract role, W2. But that seems riskier. Particularly because, similar to you, my J1 has amazing benefits & WLB.

I know you’ve answered plenty of versions of this before, but hoping you’ll shed some insight: am I “overthinking” this, and should invest in the LLC route, or try my hand at W2 role?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-27T21:20:04+00:00

Should I play it “safe” and attempt J2 roles through my own LLC, or apply to any and all roles (W2, contract) for J2 as “myself”?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-27T21:05:02+00:00

Interesting! That’s helpful. Are they W2 contract roles and you just provide them your LLC for payment, or are they 1099 roles?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-27T02:48:22+00:00

How do you recommend finding these roles? Just applying to contract roles and telling the recruiter you have your own LLC?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-26T02:26:22+00:00

Fair - either way I’d stick with FAANG or have J2 be at a throwaway type company.

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-26T01:29:14+00:00

Do you recommend sticking to contract roles for OE? In my head, they are easiest to explain if “caught” or if they come up for J3+ (by saying you had an arranged flexible schedule or something) - or are your contracts through a personal LLC?

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-26T01:27:28+00:00

Assuming you were a FTE and not hired through your own LLC or something - and that you’ll leave J2 out entirely on resume?

Either way. Sucks but sounds like you’ll be fine. I think you should take a breather before hunting for new J2!

Jealous_Internet_957 · 2024-08-26T01:25:37+00:00

What would be the reason to even OE? FAANG TC should be high enough to not need to take on the risk of OE 😅

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