3 Week Christmas / NY Contractor Freeze

[Ketto]

Yes both current client and the one I start next week are enforcing it. I can't wait. Nearly 3 weeks off. When I started contracting I told myself I'd take off 3 months every year to enjoy life. That has happened only once. I need people to force it on me

I used to do that before i had responsibilities... it was fantastic! Can't do it anymore but you can usually rely on a decent break at Xmas. Everyone at current place is peeved at having to take19th Dec - 3rd Jan off, i think it's the best news i have had all year! Good for ir35 too as the same doesn't apply to the permies.

[northernladuk]

Good for ir35 too as the same doesn't apply to the permies.

Not so sure it's as useful as you think. It's only the same as them doing to you what you do when you tell them you are unavailable when you want holidays. Can't do any harm saving the evidence but not offering you work its just part of your T&M style contract.

[Elliegirl]

I thought this happened everywhere. I was a bit taken aback when it happened to me at my first contract. Now its factored in and adds to my 'most wonderful time of the year' feeling.

[MrMarkyMark]

I thought this happened everywhere. I was a bit taken aback when it happened to me at my first contract. Now its factored in and adds to my 'most wonderful time of the year' feeling.

All part of lifes varied, colorful and rich tapestry, eh?

[Elliegirl]

All part of lifes varied, colorful and rich tapestry, eh?

I should say so. Particularly as this year the prize is a family holiday in the sun

[WTFH]

I wish the current ClientCo would do a 3 week Christmas break, instead the wonderful PM is now suggesting we do a cutover test between Christmas and the New Year.

[jmo21]

WOOHOO!!!!!

Contractor furlough has now been advised and I stop on 9th December!

[northernladuk]

WOOHOO!!!!!

Contractor furlough has now been advised and I stop on 9th December!

Excellent. You can celebrate after your last day with us at rhe CUK do in London then.

[jmo21]

Excellent. You can celebrate after your last day with us at rhe CUK do in London then.

will I ****! lol!

[SlipTheJab]

My contract is up at the end of the year, won't find out until start of December if funding has been approved for an extension, a right pain as if I'm extending then I'll take 2 weeks off over xmas, if not it makes sense to work over the festive period in anticipation of being off for most of Jan when it's quiet