Assumed extensions - when is it cool to tell client no thanks?

[FatLazyContractor]

Anyway, back to the point - Is this your first contract?

[MrMarkyMark]

You will just have to deal with this.

I had a situation, a few years ago, where I was been extended at the last minute every month.
Two months extensions went by, then I secured another contract, at a higher rate.

A week before my notice period I let them know, the comment was "how can you do this to us ?"

My response was, "Well at least I had the professionalism to let you know an additional week early, certainly not the last day."

Sometimes you can't win.

[eek]

Are you the Suity ii

yes and he is the same elsewheree

[expat]

You will just have to deal with this.

I had a situation, a few years ago, where I was been extended at the last minute every month.
Two months extensions went by, then I secured another contract, at a higher rate.

A week before my notice period I let them know, the comment was "how can you do this to us ?"

My response was, "Well at least I had the professionalism to let you know an additional week early, certainly not the last day."

Sometimes you can't win.

You did win. What you can't do is please everybody. Embrace that.

[psychocandy]

Anyway, back to the point - Is this your first contract?

Ho Ho Ho.

Ooh let me think. 12th contract. About 7-8 permie employers in between as well in last 25 years.

[MrMarkyMark]

You did win. What you can't do is please everybody. Embrace that.

Correct, I did.
I did get just a bit of satisfaction from it .

However, it came at a price later down the line, when I went for a later contract in the same group.
He totally blackballed me to the hirers, as "not being able to deliver".

[FatLazyContractor]

Ho Ho Ho.

Ooh let me think. 12th contract. About 7-8 permie employers in between as well in last 25 years.

Ok, the next question. Are you sure you are cut out to be a contractor?

[unixman]

The best time to turn down an extension is when it is offered.

True for 9 out of 10 contracts. However the occasional gig will just keep renewing, often where they employ an army of contractors. If you have been renewed 8 times, and all parties expect a further renewal, and the client tends to wait until the last 3 days to tell you (rare I agree), then don't wait for the last 3 days. Let them know in advance you won't be seeking renewal, so they can do a replacement/handover.

[psychocandy]

True for 9 out of 10 contracts. However the occasional gig will just keep renewing, often where they employ an army of contractors. If you have been renewed 8 times, and all parties expect a further renewal, and the client tends to wait until the last 3 days to tell you (rare I agree), then don't wait for the last 3 days. Let them know in advance you won't be seeking renewal, so they can do a replacement/handover.

I would agree. After a few extensions it becomes sort of a gentlemans agreement I think unless either party gives advance notice.

[northernladuk]

I would agree. After a few extensions it becomes sort of a gentlemans agreement I think unless either party gives advance notice.

And that is where the JLJ case started falling apart. The longer the engagement then MORE diligence is required to keep it on track. No gentleman's agreements. Black and white same as per day one.