The man in charge only told HR to extend my contract and was just as surprised as I was when he heard about the end date; he also assured me there will be lots more work coming my way to take me long into 2018.
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostDid the client share your expectations of how long the extension was likely to be? Or were you just expecting it to be six months rather than three?
There was no hint that it would be any different to my previous extension and just found out it's because the big man only told them to renew (not for how long).Comment
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Don't worry about it. We used to only ever give 3 month extensions, knowing full well we needed people for long after that.Comment
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Originally posted by l35kee View PostDon't worry about it. We used to only ever give 3 month extensions, knowing full well we needed people for long after that.Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostIt sounds like you have a good relationship with your client. Ask them. It's a simple conversation to have.
Something along the lines of "the agency sent through the contract paperwork but it's only to the end of the year, not the six months we discussed. Is that an error or has something changed?"
If you enjoy the work, it would be silly to refuse the extension without discussing it first. It's entirely possible that the company's financial year end is 31 December and it's easier from an accounting and admin perspective to have a clean split.Comment
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Originally posted by Bee View PostYes, I thought the same. If there is a lot of work I would check a possibility of another contract extension in December.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI very much doubt they'd be committing to extentions just after the next one has been offered. Even if they said yes there is a good chance they could change their mind in that length of time.
Personally, I've never abandoned or would abandon a good client with a good workload in the future.Comment
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Originally posted by Bee View PostI didn't mention anything about commitment. You are always changing the meaning of simplest things with the same basic answers.
Personally, I've never abandoned or would abandon a good client with a good workload in the future.
Nothing you put is simple. Just making sense of it is a challenge.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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It's worth asking whether they think there may be work for you at the end of the renewal. You get a feel for what's coming.
I see a strong possibility of another renewal just as good as a contract (at least with this client).
We all know things can change from one day to another and your typical signed contract has no real value in terms of end date (i.e. you don't get paid without a signed timesheet).Comment
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Originally posted by zonkkk View PostIt's worth asking whether they think there may be work for you at the end of the renewal. You get a feel for what's coming.
I see a strong possibility of another renewal just as good as a contract (at least with this client).
We all know things can change from one day to another and your typical signed contract has no real value in terms of end date (i.e. you don't get paid without a signed timesheet).'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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