Turning an offer down last minute

[SeanT]

+1 more about this ultra-niche skill set?

[quackhandle]

It could be so ultra-niche that he's the Only Person In The World (TM) who uses this skill set/technology.

qh

[billybiro]

start up could make us an absolute fortune or nothing

Meh. That's exactly the same for virtually all start-ups.

Guess what percentage of them "make an absolute fortune" vs. the percentage that "make nothing"?

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

+1 more about this ultra-niche skill set?

It's the rare combination of working using a very specific PL/SQL based Analytics platform (Not Oracle or MySQL) and visual analytics using a specific leading vendor as well as knowledge of Big Data platforms and a comprehensive understanding of various data warehousing techniques. In addition to that some business acumen on how to turn those pieces into tangible benefits to the business.

While I have all of those I'm actually more of a cloud analytics specialist using Microsoft technologies. It just so happens in this instance that at various points I diverged into each of the above.

[SeanT]

some business acumen on how to turn those pieces into tangible benefits to the business.

It's this bit that makes it more niche . P.S. it wasn't likely to involve MySQL if it uses PL/SQL

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

It's this bit that makes it more niche . P.S. it wasn't likely to involve MySQL if it uses PL/SQL

True say. mySQL is owned by Oracle, so just said that to make it clear.

And yes that's the bit that really counts to businesses. If you have a proven track record of delivering that then it's quite easy to pitch yourself to clients.

[TheFaQQer]

It's the rare combination of working using a very specific PL/SQL based Analytics platform (Not Oracle or MySQL)

OK, so it's TimesTen or DB2 if you're using PL/SQL and not Oracle.

[psychocandy]

So current gig - how long ago did you agree to extend and how long before extension starts? Makes a difference.

If it was only yesterday, and theres two weeks left then its different to verbally accepting weeks ago and contract ends tomorrow.

Ultimately though, I'd look after myself. Speak to new client, current client and try to explain and come to a compromise. It probably wont come to you saying tought Im off when I want.

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

OK, so it's TimesTen or DB2 if you're using PL/SQL and not Oracle.

Nope.

[MrMarkyMark]

Meh. That's exactly the same for virtually all start-ups.

Guess what percentage of them "make an absolute fortune" vs. the percentage that "make nothing"?

Errrrrrrrm, yes, actually I do know most of them fail.

What is your exact point