{"content":"[Mat< Return to Contracting](/disciplines/contracting)\n\n### Life in contracting offers so much more for those who want work-life balance and flexibility.\n\n**While there are many reasons to consider a contract or short-term job, here are 8 great reasons why you should consider being a contractor:**\n\n##### ✓**Enhance your expertise**\n\nContract roles enable you to further build your expertise, and employers want to hire subject matter experts.\n\n##### ✓**Flexibility**\n\nHave the freedom to decide when and where you want to work.\n\n##### ✓**New Experience**\n\nEvery new project opens you to the opportunity to learn new skills, help widen your knowledge and enhance your level of experience.\n\n##### ✓**New Industry Exposure**\n\nAs a contractor, you have the opportunity to be exposed to new industries and organisations that you choose.\n\n##### ✓**Networking**\n\nWith every new contract assignment that you work on, you meet new people and this helps to expand your network that you can tap into for future opportunities.\n\n##### ✓**Embrace change**\n\nMany contracts will see you involved in high-profile change projects which can be some of the most interesting work you will do in your career.\n\n##### ✓**Good Timing**\n\nIf you are not ready to jump into a permanent role, then contracting is the perfect solution. Contracting offers the flexibility for you to earn an income whilst deciding what your next career step is.\n\n##### ✓**Foot in the Door**\n\nLanding a contract role is a great way to have one foot in the door of an organisation if you are looking for a permanent opportunity.  Many contract roles do convert to permanent.\n\n​\n\n**For more information, contact Matthew Cooper, Managing Director at Ambition Malaysia through email** [**matthew.cooper@ambition.com.my**](mailto:matthew.cooper@ambition.com.my) **or calling +603 9213 1650.**","original_url":"https://ambition.com.my/why-be-a-contractor","word_count":280,"key_claims":["Contracting lifestyle blog"],"content_summary":"Insufficient content for extraction.","expertise_signals":[]}