It’s contracting. The trick is to have something else lined up after. You make a lot but you have to actively keep yourself employed and trained.

Lots of variables here, but sure, if its something you are comfortable with, go for it.

One thing about short term high paying work though, you have to be good about stretching your money.

Can be real easy to spend 8 months of pay fast when you earn it fast.

The benifit of steady work is steady income.

Yes then I’d take 6 months off, no brainer.

Can you do the task, and are you sure its not a scam?

I’m probably not in the same country as you but I’d say absolutely take it. You’re probably in a field where you can do the same thing again. Take the time to set yourself up as a company, get your tax affairs in order and charge everything (appropriate) to expenses and take the extra time to look for your next gig. Worst case you spent the extra time/money finding your next employment.

What happens after those 2 months?

Depends on where you’re at in life, what your home responsibilities are. I recently had a big life change and if I knew it was legitimate, I would consider it, just for the adventure, with a couple caveats. But a year ago? It just wouldn’t have worked. I would really have to weigh my situation against the supposed financial benefit. Also, I have a big priority in comfort at this point in my life. I’ve done things like this in the past, and it wore me to the bone. I was smiling at my bank account, but I missed out on a lot going on back at home. If I couldn’t guarantee a decent space for myself while I was away and a way to regularly connect to home, it would be a no. The pay and hours may be at the expense of these comforts. If that doesn’t bother you and you don’t have a ton going on other than your current work, I’d say go for it. Also, ensure you have something to come back to. I would think my current job would welcome me back after two months away, but that isn’t common in my experience.

So long as everything is legitimate, I would say go for it, especially if it helps build your resume. Just keep all doors open. I’ve known lots of people in conservation, and the job to job hopping as grants expire can be extremely stressful.

Being a drug dealer doesn’t sound nice x)

Depends on benefits, hours per week, and whether it is a negative for future employment.

At first when I posted here I was low key expecting replies from bots or random low quality info…you guys really spoke from experience and gave legit advice, I appreciate it for real, thank you, and yes I have it super comfortable where im at, tried the local lifestyle again for quite some time to be near family, iv noticed working 8-10hrs daily vs travel, i feel like I have more quality of life slaving it out for 4-6months and taking rest of year off, or working springs and falls, cause when im “home” im not just home…im HOME, either way! I guess the threads closed lol, truly thank you on your input,

In the movies :), such jobs are usually very criminal, and most times, they have you hooked for life afterwards.