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Best way to respond to criticism as a contractor
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Originally posted by JIDEARE View PostOne of the things I soon ad to grasp after starting as a contractor is I let nothing phase me. I get no benefits of being annoyed or taking offence and I have no HR to go to and complain. So no matter what's been said I'll either provide an explanation or in a non formal manner say sorry and amend whatever it is. Anything that keeps the day rate flowing and provided it cause no great deal of harm.
So, just say sorry, chances are it'll be swept under the carpet and stay at your desk more.
Ignored him until the final day, when he referred to "contractors abusing others at will, without consequences". I pointed out contractors weren't subject to the company diciplinary policy whereas bullying permies were...
I walked back to desk, finished the handover I was doing, said goodbye to everyone and quietly told that guy every single comment he made had been noted and a complaint was being filed. I did enjoy the look on his face.Comment
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