Client asking to go permanent

[Old Greg]

Why not just tell them no thanks it's not for you. You don't have to give a reason.

What's wrong with the traditional response of a sharp intake of breath while bearing one's teeth followed by a hollow laugh?

[northernladuk]

What's wrong with the traditional response of a sharp intake of breath while bearing one's teeth followed by a hollow laugh?

Lol.. And when you've stopped you say 'sorry, I thought you asked me to go permanent for a moment then'

[quackhandle]

Beware the dark side...many non-pay related appraisals lay down that path.



qh

[LondonManc]

Beware the dark side...many non-pay related appraisals lay down that path.



qh

As Yoda was fond of saying, it leads to suffering. Nuff said.

[PurpleGorilla]

I agree - if you show interest you're doomed. Just say "no thank you, I am committed to working as a contractor".

And pin this above your desk for good measure.

[PurpleGorilla]

Beware the dark side...many non-pay related appraisals lay down that path.



qh

Client was doing the whole PDR CDR thing earlier this year, all the permies running round and sweating about it. Funny thing was their boss in the kitchen saying what a load of tulip it all was.

[Danglekt]

avoid, run, hide.

As soon as they have a perm figure they have in mind, it makes your day rate look v. expensive - don't even entertain it. I made the mistake of having the conversation once. Was a pain, and one I wont repeat.

[LondonManc]

avoid, run, hide.

As soon as they have a perm figure they have in mind, it makes your day rate look v. expensive - don't even entertain it. I made the mistake of having the conversation once. Was a pain, and one I wont repeat.

Shows that your perm rates weren't high enough.

I don't care what other perms are on; if they want me to go perm, it's got to be enough to maintain my lifestyle keep the enemy in handbags.

[WTFH]

Shows that your perm rates weren't high enough.

I don't care what other perms are on; if they want me to go perm, it's got to be enough to maintain my lifestyle keep the enemy in handbags.

Amateur! What's wrong with keeping her in the cellar?

[LondonManc]

Amateur! What's wrong with keeping her in the cellar?

The dishes don't clean themselves you know.