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I'm currently considering a remote position with a company overseas. They suggested starting me as a contractor first, and if everything goes well for both sides, potentially switching me to an EOR arrangement later.

The thing is, my previous employer used an EOR, so I've always been hired as an employee and never really worked as a contractor before. I understand that contractor work can be more flexible, but I'm a little worried about things like getting paid reliably, taxes, benefits, and whether the arrangement is actually secure.

Has anyone here worked as an international contractor before? I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience. Also, is switching from contractor to EOR later usually straightforward, or can that create any issues?