Yes - I think the "worth it" is a situational question, rather than the type of position in the industry. Ideally, contracting pays better, but it also often gives you ZERO holidays or PTO, so I think you're actually one up on the competition there. I did have one job where I was a full-time employee for a staffing company, and it paid well and had amazing benefits, but that's different from a one-time contract like you describe. From your description of the scenario, I'd probably take the work, but keep an eye out, possibly looking for closer full-time work in 6 months or so.