COVID-19 & Technical Writers

I had a conversation within the last week, who really wanted me to consider interviewing for a contract and leaving an FTE position I started 3 weeks ago. And, yeah, I am really enjoying the work + it is in the DC Metro area, which overall is not that far of a commute from the Baltimore area where I live.  The recruiter stated that since COVID hit the streets there is more technical writer available than in his recent memory.  And that there are still more positions available than workers. I asked the recruiter, if the pool is so deep and that I HAVE an FTE position, why is he pushing on me to consider his offer. He said that his contract offer is a better position most likely than what I have secured and that he can get me a higher hourly rate.  I laughed inside to not make the guy feel like a shmuck for saying something so stupid…. a contract is more secure than an FTE position especially right now… now that there is smart thinkin.

Below are a few of the emails and requests to talk that I am getting:

​Job Title: Technical Writer

Location: Sanford, NC

Contract

Job Title         IT Tech Writer-Remote
Location         Remote FL
Duration         3 months /Contract

Title: Technical Writer

Location: Reston, VA

Duration: 9+ Months

Title:    Documentation Specialist (RFP#16PBGC-20-Q-0020)

Location:    1200 K St NW, Washington, 20005, District of Columbia, DC

Duration: 12 Months