Also it looks like he's in NY if my googlefu is accurate. if taking the job involves moving to Washington where wotc is it makes sense that some level of stability rising high enough to qualify for a standard one year lease be worked out if nothing else.Most US states have a time limit on contract v. full time work.
Plus, Shawn mentioned that because he's contract he can still create other works -- with care and concern for not crossing the streams
Nothing says it can't roll 1 year contract to perm or for it to just keep getting renewed

