Been doing it for 34 years. Contract work is a lot of fun when your young but it gets old living out of a suitcase. A lot of money can be made but not much for benefits. Coop’s generally have great insurance and retirement. Maybe not as much pay as others but for a family man it is generally the better way to go. The downside is being on call a lot. Hard work but good living can be had. Good luck to him!

Hutch