What to make of 2 month extension?

[psychocandy]

I've had gigs start with 3 months, then 1, then 2, then 5 months. Seems to make no sense sometimes so who knows.

[Sausage Surprise]

Working at a retailer in West Yorkshire I did 7 months (break 2 months), 4 weeks, 3 months, 6 weeks, 3 months, 4 weeks, etc. Did just over 2 years in all. HR was a nightmare - I was being doubled billed by some projects (but not getting double rate)

[gigahoe]

When you're getting these funny durations and late extensions it can be fine assuming you're settled. The issue comes if you're staying away or having to renew leases, travelcards etc.

[SueEllen]

When you're getting these funny durations and late extensions it can be fine assuming you're settled. The issue comes if you're staying away or having to renew leases, travelcards etc.

You need to get use to the idea that not every company has an agreed budget for additional work after your initial contract.

I've had funny extensions working away before. Luckily I've managed to lodge with IT contractors who have been working elsewhere.

In regards to travelcards that's just part of the cost of doing business, and doesn't matter if you are local or not.

[theroyale]

Most likely just budgeting. My line manager at last contract told me as much - that I was going to be around till the end of the year but the extensions were going to be 1-monthers and not more, because that's how finance wanted it.

[yasockie]

Thanks for all the responses - it looks like I'll be extending.

[unixman]

Sometimes companies like short terms if they are looking to be bought. It looks better on the books apparently.

[vwdan]

When you're getting these funny durations and late extensions it can be fine assuming you're settled. The issue comes if you're staying away or having to renew leases, travelcards etc.

But that's contracting!

[northernladuk]

But that's contracting!

Damn straight it is. If you want security and predictability go back to sitting in the same office kissing your bosses arse for 2% rise every year until they don't need you anymore and drop you like a stone. Me? I'm up for the challenges and situations contracting brings.

[gigahoe]

But that's contracting!

Yep, but its still an issue you have to face. Just like crappy appraisals and internal politics is an issue for permies.
I guess we all prefer the prior to the latter!