Sub Consulting
Sub Consulting
(OP)
Currently I am a self employed engineer and have been in this situation for 5+ years. I have spent the last 5+ years building relationships with clients which wasn't necessarily easy.
I have been asked to meet with the head of another engineering company to discuss whether or not I would be a good fit for them. Either as a consultant or as an employee. I don't really have a desire to be employed at the moment as there is no way they can replace my current situation. I have told a connection at this company that "if someone wants to hire me I will probably have no desire to go work for them and when I need a job nobody will have one to offer". I came to this conclusion a long time ago. In any event, I have agreed to the meeting to see what might come of it. I'm not even sure I would be a good fit for them.
From my contact, it seems like they are having a hard time trying to fill a need within the company and there we have the reason for them to reach out to someone like myself.
Has anyone had any luck as a sub consultant for a larger engineering company in a similar situation? I am not sure if I should go into this meeting with high hopes or not.
I have been asked to meet with the head of another engineering company to discuss whether or not I would be a good fit for them. Either as a consultant or as an employee. I don't really have a desire to be employed at the moment as there is no way they can replace my current situation. I have told a connection at this company that "if someone wants to hire me I will probably have no desire to go work for them and when I need a job nobody will have one to offer". I came to this conclusion a long time ago. In any event, I have agreed to the meeting to see what might come of it. I'm not even sure I would be a good fit for them.
From my contact, it seems like they are having a hard time trying to fill a need within the company and there we have the reason for them to reach out to someone like myself.
Has anyone had any luck as a sub consultant for a larger engineering company in a similar situation? I am not sure if I should go into this meeting with high hopes or not.





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If you can fill a niche that this company needs, it would be mutually beneficial for both parties. If they are simply looking for an experienced engineer to mentor their new hires and less experienced staff, that doesn't seem like a good fit for you based on what you've described. I think you made a good decision in sitting down with them - I'd never recommend turning down a potential opportunity, you'll likely gain some insight even if you don't strike a deal.
Best of luck!
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Dan - Owner
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Effectively it sounds like a labour hire arrangement for your company, and it can work quite well in some instances. If it were me I'd at least consider what they need and whether you want to provide it in such a manner.
EDMS Australia
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