<prompt> Human: Apologies if this kind of question has already been asked before - Little Background: Been freelancing as a web designer since June. I enjoy the freedom, the ability to say no to work, managing my own time, etc. Im not worried about finding a full-time job if I need to hang up the freelance towel. BUT I need to be realistic about my future and about achieving the goals Ive set buying a house someday, building a nest-egg, marriage, kids etc. So two companies want me and here are their offers. What is your opinion? Which will pay more? Mostly curious how these compare after taxes, havent had the pleasure of doing any NY freelance taxes yet. Imagining I owe a shit ton already. Company A - starts Jan 2017 100k Salary per annum paid bi-weekly 401k after 6mo - up to 4 match 16days PTO 90 day review with potential to increase to 110k 120k Company B - starts Early Dec 2016 3mo freelance on site800 day Sick leave 1 hour for every 30 worked After the 3mo there is a very strong possibility Ill be able to negotiate a new contract and turn it into full-time salary and essentially no longer be a freelancer - This is what they told me. For the sake of this thread lets say it is guaranteed to be full-time after the 3mo. Thank you, I really appreciate all the insight I can get here to help guide my decision. Cheers!Assistant: Permanent full time is a much better offer. Company B is higher pay for the period you actually work, but without commitment to give you enough work, the high rate is illusory.Human: Thanks - Good to know.Company B does want me to go on as full-time though, they are just offering 3mo freelance as an introduction. Question - If I continue to make that 800day for a full year that would be double of Company A, right?  <response>: You wont continue to make 800day if you go full time. That 800day is without benefits. Once youre full time, theyll be paying your benefits and all the payroll taxes, plus deducting your income taxes, so youre not going to see 800day. If the work is similar to company A, I doubt youll see 800day even when you factor in all the hidden compensation stuff. 