TGIF: Thank god it's freelance

Another work week is waning, and we're all thinking how pleasant it would be to stay home on Fridays ... or every day, for that matter, on our own schedules with our own projects. But if your desire to go it alone is becoming a Monday-thru-Thursday wish as well, it might be time to consider consulting.

As it turns out, 45 percent of you already are considering it. And your timing couldn't be better, says a survey from Sologig.com. Companies are depending more and more on a contingent workforce to keep up with qualified labor shortages, and they’re paying very well for those services.

This is most evident in IT, where the dearth of high-impact talent is prompting 56 percent of IT employers to say they'd pay $50 or more per hour -- sure beats the average American worker's salary of $17.45 an hour.

One other tip before you break out the bunny slippers: When registering with a talent placement firm, choose one that specializes in your field. (Yes, of course we at Yoh are going to tell technology pros to do that, because you're our specialty!)

But seriously, look for agencies with extensive employer connections in the fields where you want to work. It increases your chances of landing just the right gig, from responsibilities and pay, to growth opportunities and educational advancement. And that's bound to make your Fridays even more enjoyable!

Posted by Anna M.