Leaving mid contract - how to tell the client?

[jmo21]

I'm not entirely against a little white lie (opportunity to learn X skill, travel is too much) if it makes me sound less like a money grubbing contractor (I'm leaving for more money).

[jbond007]

I'm not entirely against a little white lie (opportunity to learn X skill, travel is too much) if it makes me sound less like a money grubbing contractor (I'm leaving for more money).

/\/\ This. If you want to avoid saying the real reason, then go with what jmo21 said.

[expat]

Thanks Steelydan. I have to give them a reason (out of courtesy). What can I tell them to just keep the discussion short? I have a decent relationship with my boss - i dont want to offend him by saying the truth ( sinking ship - poor management etc)

Why? This is business. What do you think "courtesy" would mean if it went the other way? Courtesy is "Best Regards" at the end of the email.

You don't want to offend him? Then don't tell him that he's crap. He doesn't own your company, you do; so you make the decisions for it, and you don't have to explain them to him.

[unixman]

Why? This is business. What do you think "courtesy" would mean if it went the other way? Courtesy is "Best Regards" at the end of the email.

You don't want to offend him? Then don't tell him that he's crap. He doesn't own your company, you do; so you make the decisions for it, and you don't have to explain them to him.

Business relies on keeping people sweet. No point upsetting the client needlessly. I wouldn't make up stories though. If there is no other reason, or the reason is you are leaving cos you hate the contract or client, just say instead you feel this is the right move for you personally at this time, or similar waffle. Corporate euphemism.

[expat]

WWNLUKD

[CloudWalker]

"Leaving mid contract - how to tell the client? "

It's Not You , It's Me ...
I think we should see other Clients...

[suityou01]

They may be glad to see the back of you.

[SlipTheJab]

Exercise your notice period in your contract FFS if you haven't got one then stay until the end, it's not rocket science is it?

[SueEllen]

Agency - who GAF
Client - make up a personal issue if asked which means you have to spend more time at home in the short term. If you mention travel etc you won't be able to work there in the future.

[psychocandy]

[PC] Go off sick [/PC]

LOL. I would work the notice....!!!!!