Choosing between contract offers?

[Barley]

Just useful to bounce idea's around, we all pretty much work as individuals and im assuming like me, many of us don't have many options outside CUK to discuss / understand opinions from others in the same environment.

Thanks everyone

[sal]

One other think to consider is the possibility, that the role in reality might be different than the description and/or what was discussed on the interview, especially with large clients - been there, done that.

[jmo21]

you seem to have a good idea of how to list the pros and cons, and contract 2 seems to be winning despite the lower rate.

So it really is it up to you now.

The only thing I can maybe add is about your warchest.

How good is it? Is it pretty healthy, or could it do with topping up? Seems like the only thing that may sway towards the extra £65/day. And even then contract 2 has potential for extension (and maybe rate rise later?)

[Barley]

One other thing that occurred to me this afternoon.

Whilst contract 1 are making counter offers (on account they're probably in a bit of a pickle), 3, 4, 6? months down the line once ive delivered and overcome the immediate challenge, there's no telling they wont decide they wont need me any more, especially if at that point my rate begins to stand out as particularly high.

I certainly think it would curtail the chances of a renewal or renewal at the same rate.

[tractor]

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One other thing that occurred to me this afternoon.

Whilst contract 1 are making counter offers (on account they're probably in a bit of a pickle), 3, 4, 6? months down the line once ive delivered and overcome the immediate challenge, there's no telling they wont decide they wont need me any more, especially if at that point my rate begins to stand out as particularly high.

I certainly think it would curtail the chances of a renewal or renewal at the same rate.

You are thinking about this too hard. Make a choice (if you haven't already) and move on. Forget about it.

If there really is nothing between the two on paper, flip a coin.

[Contreras]

One other thing that occurred to me this afternoon.

Whilst contract 1 are making counter offers (on account they're probably in a bit of a pickle), 3, 4, 6? months down the line once i've delivered and overcome the immediate challenge, there's no telling they wont decide they wont need me any more, especially if at that point my rate begins to stand out as particularly high.

This, for me, would be the clincher. It's nice when a client understands what they want, that I'm there to deliver that specific thing, and ready to bugger off when it's done. Contract 1 is the winner. HTH.

[Barley]

This, for me, would be the clincher. It's nice when a client understands what they want, that I'm there to deliver that specific thing, and ready to bugger off when it's done. Contract 1 is the winner. HTH.

I can see what you're saying (I think), but do you mean the clincher is that you lean towards a client who needs you to deliver to get them over a position which is the result of them not planning ahead (contract 1) - a valid position and requirement?

For me its the opposite, I prefer longer term stable roles (contract 2?) with more balanced delivery, across multiple project milestones, im not accustomed to being parachuted in for 3 months, delivering and moving on. Couldn't be doing the role search, moving around so frequently. My ideal is end to end delivery spanning 9-12 months.

[Barley]

You are thinking about this too hard. Make a choice (if you haven't already) and move on. Forget about it.

If there really is nothing between the two on paper, flip a coin.

You're right.

Decision has been made (contract 2), guess I was looking for some perspective and re-assurance? Its only 6-12 months, doesn't really matter in the scheme of things.

[Dactylion]

Can I just say that you are not a Bellend!

You do sound like a bit of a Suity though.... Oh ummm nothing to see here. move along.

[flipFlop]

In the enviable position of having two contract offers...

Ooh, get you!

Contract 1 - 6 months (extensions unlikely)

Contract 2 - 5 months (extensions likely)

Your mistake is in your understanding of what 'likely' and 'unlikely' mean in agent-speak.