# HW082: Employee or Independent Contractor in the Wi-Fi Industry?

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Podcast: [The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-everything-feed-all-packet-pushers-pods-414132)
Published: 2026-06-23T17:04:55+00:00
Episode link: https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-wireless/hw082-employee-or-independent-contractor-in-the-wi-fi-industry/
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## Resource

Is it better to be an employee or an independent contractor in the Wi-Fi industry? Keith walks us through the good, the bad, and the ugly of both sides of the equation, offering a candid look at the financial and professional realities of each. Keith helps provide a framework for listeners to assess their own ... Read more »

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