I find myself (for once) in the fortunate position of having to choose between two gigs, both of which offer similar money and a super-interesting work environment in which I'm learning new stuff all the time.
I'm in a contract with Client A (located 4 hours from home) which finishes at the end of August (2014) - new projects are kicking off and the client says he wants me at the start and to help see them through, with a forecast of work lasting well into 2015. We have a great working relationship and the client tells me that he's very happy with my work and he could do with a couple more with my qualities (his actual words to me). Pimp is giving me similar feedback.
This morning, after a 10-minute phone interview, I was offered a 12-month contract with Client B (located 2 hours from home).
Like I said, both jobs are equally interesting and on similar money but for convenience to getting home I'm leaning towards Client B (although I wont be giving this as my reason).
I'm honouring my contract to the end so I don't have to explain to anyone why I'm leaving, but Client A thinks I will be staying and will ask why I'm not - I would like to give him an answer that will leave the door open with them, in case of future opportunities.
Anyone else been in this position and can offer advice, please.
At the end of the day, I'll go and that's that but I would like to leave some bridges intact :-)
I'm in a contract with Client A (located 4 hours from home) which finishes at the end of August (2014) - new projects are kicking off and the client says he wants me at the start and to help see them through, with a forecast of work lasting well into 2015. We have a great working relationship and the client tells me that he's very happy with my work and he could do with a couple more with my qualities (his actual words to me). Pimp is giving me similar feedback.
This morning, after a 10-minute phone interview, I was offered a 12-month contract with Client B (located 2 hours from home).
Like I said, both jobs are equally interesting and on similar money but for convenience to getting home I'm leaning towards Client B (although I wont be giving this as my reason).
I'm honouring my contract to the end so I don't have to explain to anyone why I'm leaving, but Client A thinks I will be staying and will ask why I'm not - I would like to give him an answer that will leave the door open with them, in case of future opportunities.
Anyone else been in this position and can offer advice, please.
At the end of the day, I'll go and that's that but I would like to leave some bridges intact :-)
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