WSJ -- Some recently laid-off employees are tapping an unexpected source for work: their former employer. Project work from your old company gives you the chance to earn income, and the company the opportunity to use your services without increasing its full-time headcount, often without having to pay benefits. But navigating the transition can be tricky. Here’s how to decide whether it’s a good idea, and how to succeed if you do it:
WSJ -- Some recently laid-off employees are tapping an unexpected source for work: their former employer. Project work from your old company gives you the chance to earn income, and the company the opportunity to use your services without increasing its full-time headcount, often without having to pay benefits. But navigating the transition can be tricky. Here’s how to decide whether it’s a good idea, and how to succeed if you do it: