I am often contacted or asked about Dynamics NAV freelancing and contracting, it can look very inviting financially to someone that might be feeling frustrated with thier current position, feeling undervalued or looking to move on.
Hold that Thought
My advice might seem strange but I will encourage anyone to stop and think, write down a plan, deciding what they really want, “where they are now and where they would like to be”, take a realistic look at the steps required to get there and the timeframe.
Then when they are better prepared the first step is to talk to their existing employer first, discuss how they are feeling and if the company can provide the framework to achieve the goals they have set out, the company could think that they are “happy and settled” in their current role, the end goals might suit the company’s planning and future plans, thus opening up other avenues for discussion, it is far better to try to resolve any differences and work in a settled framework than start out contracting.
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