Bron chats with Jordan about why she chose to work as a contractor and how she knew it was time to open her own private practice. We also unpack what you need to know if you're considering contract work, including 👉🏼 What's a fair split arrangement? 👉 How do I know if I'm a contractor or an employee? 👉🏿 The importance of understanding the financial side of contracting.

Guest: Jordan Turner, Educational & Developmental Registrar

LINKS

• Jordan's previous episodes: Working with parents and kids, and Working while pregnant
• Jordan's book of poetry!! "First time mother" 😍
• Fair Work Australia - All about independent contracting
• Fair Work Australia: "I think I could be an employee not a contractor"
• Differences between employees and contractors
• Mental Work is sponsored by the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi) - Click here to learn more about AAPi and become a member.

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