The clause that the agency pointed out to you is your MOO defence in the event of an IR35 query. So it's a good thing.
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All well and good to say its part of contracting, but if I was OP, had left one contract and then new one fell through I;d be bomping mad too though.
OP - hope either this one comes through or you get something else.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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I'd start applying for new roles now if I were you. Don't be surprised if the start date gets pushed back even further. Best to be prepared for the worst case scenario.Comment
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Originally posted by Ben10 View PostI was meant to start the new contract this coming Monday, however on Thursday just gone I was told by the agency there was a delay and that the new contract would be postponed for 2 weeks, and that there was a chance it could be even longer.Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostAll well and good to say its part of contracting, but if I was OP, had left one contract and then new one fell through I;d be bomping mad too though.
OP - hope either this one comes through or you get something else.Comment
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WTAS - This is warning bells for me too. I would get back looking because sounds like the agent is worried too saying 'it could be longer'.
They wouldnt normally do this in case you get another job so they usually try to keep you on the hook and say it's in hand.
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Thanks for the advice all. I have started looking for new roles today and speaking to old contacts. As everyone says - it happens, but I think it's morally wrong what's happened in my scenario. Hey ho....Comment
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Originally posted by Ben10 View PostThanks for the advice all. I have started looking for new roles today and speaking to old contacts. As everyone says - it happens, but I think it's morally wrong what's happened in my scenario. Hey ho....
On the face of it, nothing has happened other than the high possibility that this contract might now fall through. You haven't told us anything that agent has told you that might indicate anything untoward has happened.
Maybe the project has been shelved, their budget for the project has fallen through, or they have been able to resource it using some other means. Even if this last one is the case, it's not about morals it is simply a business decision.Comment
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I agree that its one of the worse sides to contracting. I'd imagine that the end client would be kicking up a stink if the boot were on the other foot if it were the contractor doing the dirty on them.Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
I preferred version 1!Comment
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Originally posted by Ben10 View PostThanks for the advice all. I have started looking for new roles today and speaking to old contacts. As everyone says - it happens, but I think it's morally wrong what's happened in my scenario. Hey ho....
Would a proper business think that it was 'morally wrong' when a project was delayed?Comment
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