The decision to work in contract jobs can be a long-term career choice, or a short-term way to secure work. Contract workers are hired to perform a certain job or task, or for a specified period of time.  When the terms of engagement are completed, the contract worker is free to pursue other work.  This type of arrangement may appeal to people who don’t fit into the typical employee mould, who want more work options during uncertain times, or who just want to be masters of their own destiny.