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GMandJM
Explorer
Sep 04, 2015

Going Solo?

Okay....we've obviously stayed in one place for too long and this happened: Someone made us an offer we couldn't refuse - a REALLY GOOD, interesting full-time job.

The downside is that there is no opportunity to telecommute. And also, it's a government contract, so it could last a week or it could last years. (Some of you might know how that goes.)

We have an entire Winter Trip planned and haven't cancelled any reservations, yet.

So, I guess my question to my fellow RVers is: Do you/would you still go on the road without your Charming Significant Other (CSO)?
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    bucky
    Explorer II
    Sep 10, 2015
    Just a thought about contract jobs. You will be considered self employed and pay both halves of FICA on top of income tax. About 44%, still worth it?
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    GMandJM
    Explorer
    Sep 10, 2015
    Thanks for the insight, Rhoda and Bucky.

    You're absolutely right: I'll be on the hook for FICA, State & Fed.

    We've been "hobby jobbing" for the last few summers (independent contractors) to shore up the required Social Security credits/quarters, in case SS is still there when we're age eligible. This is a much faster route.

    Still worth it? I'll get back to you on that after a few weeks of getting up at 0-dark:30 and putting up with the horriffic traffic our area is known for.

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