Technical Ben@TechnicalBben
Switched location yesterday to a state in the US, got a recruiter texting me today.
Jumped on a call.
Recruiter: Where are you currently based?
Me: I move around quite a bit, so I’m more of a digital nomad. All of my clients are in the U.S. and Europe, and I’ve worked with several brands internationally.
Recruiter: Are you authorized to work in the U.S.? Do you have a W2?
Me: I don’t have a W2. I work as an independent contractor on a 1099 basis.
Recruiter: How do you handle payments then?
Me: I have a U.S. bank account that I use to receive payments from all my clients, whether I’m in Europe or the U.S. I invoice them directly as a 1099 contractor.
Recruiter: Got it… So you’re strictly a contractor, not an employee.
Me: Exactly. I work fully independently, managing my own taxes and invoicing.
Recruiter: Okay… the current client I’m recruiting for needs someone on a W2, so that wouldn’t work. But I still need your resume. I have other clients who would be willing to work with you on 1099 terms.
Sweet conversation you don't have to mention naija.
Bye....😘🥰