Are You Cut Out To Be A Consultant

Consider the following questions before making the jump to free agent:

Are the skills you possess in demand, and do you have the experience companies will seek? Professionals with, say, more than five to seven years’ experience are in greater demand, experts say.
Can you handle erratic paychecks?
How will you pay for health insurance and your retirement?
Are you able to market yourself, even as you work on projects?
Can you pay for the liability insurance some companies may require?
Do you have financial security for soft spells?
Do you like working independently? “It may sound really interesting and fun to set your own direction,” says Mr. Morgan, “but you may be miserable doing that.”