Permie to Contractor notice period

[kal]

I looked at jobserve earlier and with searching just for VMware contracts in London, 109 showed up. Without looking at all of them, a large number match my skillset exactly.

I know that the move will be difficult but it seems very negative on here. I am realistic and not expecting to walk into a role but some encouragement would be nice

Yes we are a grumpy cautious lot on here , just trying to make you aware of the pitfalls, last thing you want to do is not be able to pay the mortgage. Having said I took a risk and went for it, never doubted it was the right decision. Good luck!

[TheFaQQer]

Yes we are a grumpy cautious lot on here , just trying to make you aware of the pitfalls, last thing you want to do is not be able to pay the mortgage. we want is yet another whining thread that the streets aren't paved with gold, and your wife left you because you were out of work for months between contracts and had to file for bankruptcy.

Having said I took a risk and went for it, never doubted it was the right decision. Good luck!

FTFY

[northernladuk]

I know that the move will be difficult but it seems very negative on here. I am realistic and not expecting to walk into a role but some encouragement would be nice

Asking a about breaching contract isn't really going to get you a positive response really is it but....

Go for it! Woohoo yeah baby. You da man.

[Daveitcont]

If you need encouragement from an internet forum are you sure it's the right time for you to move?

Encouragement is the wrong word, I asked a question and I got a lot of negativity about how difficulty it is, I don't seem ready, are you sure it's for you etc etc.

[northernladuk]

I looked at jobserve earlier and with searching just for VMware contracts in London, 109 showed up. Without looking at all of them, a large number match my skillset exactly.

And how many ask for finance experience, SC, fishing adverts duplicate agencies for same gig. 109 does not sound right at all.

[Daveitcont]

Asking a about breaching contract isn't really going to get you a positive response really is it but....

Go for it! Woohoo yeah baby. You da man.

Sarcasm aside, I suppose I don't see my permanent contract in the same way as one that I will get through my ltd company. If my current employer wanted me gone, I'd be on garden leave tomorrow, no messing. So 'breaching a contract' is technically correct but a little strong in my view. I just want to shave a week or 2 off my notice period.

[NickNick]

Many contracts are nailed on Friday, start on Monday.

However, the lead time to the Friday can be weeks in my experience.

[TheFaQQer]

So 'breaching a contract' is technically correct but a little strong in my view. I just want to shave a week or 2 off my notice period.

Is there a clause in the contract which details the amount of notice you have to give to terminate it?

Assuming "yes", are you planning to adhere to that clause, or are you planning to breach it?

Whether you see your breach as strong or not is a moot point - as I said earlier, if there is a chance that you might need something from the party that you are intending to legally wrong, then I would suggest you think carefully about that decision.

[SueEllen]

Sarcasm aside, I suppose I don't see my permanent contract in the same way as one that I will get through my ltd company. If my current employer wanted me gone, I'd be on garden leave tomorrow, no messing. So 'breaching a contract' is technically correct but a little strong in my view. I just want to shave a week or 2 off my notice period.

One issue you will have with walking out is that some clients do really require references from your ex-employer just to check you aren't a crook/criminal.

As no ex-employer has to legally provide a reference it's in your interest not to p*ss them off.

Agents looking for "references" tend to ask for them before you have the role, while screening companies require you to complete the form yourself.

[evilagent]

Encouragement is the wrong word, I asked a question and I got a lot of negativity about how difficulty it is, I don't seem ready, are you sure it's for you etc etc.

They are just playing devils advocate for you.

have you put your CV out there?
are many agencies calling you back? ie, are you in demand?
if they are, is it generic chat (fishing), or are they talking specific projects that could put you forward for?

dont pin your hopes on just one contract. you want to be offered a number of gigs, and have a fallback option.
is your market sector buoyant?
do you know anyone with your skillset already working freelance? have you spoken to them?