What is the best time to start?

[SueEllen]

Hey! I'm still here. I realize I've asked some poor questions (e.g. where to live), but reading your answers and articles on this site has been very useful for me.

I have a 2 week holiday upcoming this month and when I'll return I'll apply to contracting positions to get a feel for the current contracting market.

Unless the holiday is enforced it's better to use the days to help you jump ship quicker.

[VillageContractor]

I've been looking for a few months and have found it tough. I've been getting calls, a few interviews but think agents are preferring to go with cheaper options. Doesn't help I haven't nailed interviews, but I'm learning from them

[ujjain]

Unless the holiday is enforced it's better to use the days to help you jump ship quicker.

How can I do this without being an asshole? I have no more holidays this year, but I have a fresh 25 for next year.

[SueEllen]

How can I do this without being an asshole? I have no more holidays this year, but I have a fresh 25 for next year.

It helps if you read and understand what I wrote before commenting.

"enforced" = caused by necessity, compulsory.

If you can't carry holidays over then taking them is compulsory.

Also you don't have 25 days next year. You have just over 2 per month. So if you leave in January they only owe you 2 days holiday, etc.

[raphal]

Best day to start is always the next day of the last day.

[FatLazyContractor]

This link might help you find the best time to start.

Muhurtham - Auspicious date & time calculator | Muhurat finder

HTH

[northernladuk]

How can I do this without being an asshole? I have no more holidays this year, but I have a fresh 25 for next year.

I think you will find they are pro-rata across the year if you hand your notice in that year.