There are a few topics that often seem off-limits in the contractor conversation. But they are important topics and need to be addressed: Full-time on-site Pricing It’s not just the resume Full-Time On-site There are no words that send a chill up the spine of an agency representative more than “full-time on-site.” Yes, full-time onsite is the death knell phrase to most contractors and agencies. Why? Why would this be such a bad thing? Most professional independent contractors remain independent contractors for a reason. They value their independence.