<prompt> Human: I am working on my undergrad and will be graduating in June 2016. The company I work for is in California. I told my manager that I would be moving back to Colorado after I graduate and asked if I could work remotely. She originally said yes and would pay me 14hr. Then said because I was working in Colorado, I would be placed as a contract worker instead of a full-time employee. Because I will be a contract worker, she will increase my pay to 15hr.Would it be better if I were to look for another job in Colorado or take this offer? I have been researching about independent contracting and read that I wont get paid vacations, health insurance, 401k, and other employee perks. I like the idea of working from home but it seems like being a contract worker is at a larger disadvantage than an employee. Any input will be helpful.  <response>: I work contract.You need to review the companys terms, because I do get paid vacation, insurance, and other perks. However, contracting work is a gauntlet. You could get laid off for any reason at any time, so it can be a bit risky. Youll need to get into a spreadsheet and compare your paybenefits in each scenario, and determine whats best for you to accomplish short term goals, and whats best for you to reach long term goals. Sometimes a step backwards now is worth the 3 steps forward a year from now.Also, always have leverage in these situations. Have other jobs you are working towards, and then you can say to your current manager Look, I have these offers that are local and pay the same, but I really enjoy working with you and can see a future at the company. If Im going to go contract, can we discuss a higher pay rate?If they so no, then you can decide if they value you correctly, if they called your bluff, or if you want to keep looking for new positions. The point is to build yourself some leverage by having multiple jobs in your pocket. 