Would you prefer a more permanent position?
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Originally posted by CoolCat View PostI always prefer zero or one days notice, at least on your side, puts you in a much more powerful position, and gives you a way out of any craziness starts (say they hire a new boss who is a nutter), or you need to leave due to family circumstances
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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostAnd how often do you get that amendment approved?The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View Post. For exactly this reason, no notice periods are becoming more and more common. Thanks for helping the fight
Forgive us if we aren't very sympathetic to your plan.
I just don't see why a contractor should worry about handing his notice in any more than a permanent member of staff? At the end of the day a person is free to choose what he does for a living provided it's not illegal.Comment
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Originally posted by indianabones View PostWith no notice periods in some instances and very short term contracts you can see quite clearly why I would be hoping to land a more secure and suitable permanent position.
I just don't see why a contractor should worry about handing his notice in any more than a permanent member of staff? At the end of the day a person is free to choose what he does for a living provided it's not illegal.
Stay permie. Contracting is not for you.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by indianabones View PostWith no notice periods in some instances and very short term contracts you can see quite clearly why I would be hoping to land a more secure and suitable permanent position.
I just don't see why a contractor should worry about handing his notice in any more than a permanent member of staff? At the end of the day a person is free to choose what he does for a living provided it's not illegal.
When you accept a contract, generally, you should see it through.
Furthermore - if you have a client who doesn't often use contractors and you give them a negative experience by marching off site leaving a project / engagement half finished, there's less likelihood of that client ever using a contractor again. This has a negative effect on the whole market.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostStay permie. Contracting is not for you.Comment
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Originally posted by mattfx View Postthere's less likelihood of that client ever using a contractor again. This has a negative effect on the whole market.
I do plan on working in permanent roles for most of my life, but here and there we sometimes have to find other means to pay the bills. That is a stage I am at. I wish I have a stash load of money to keep me going for a a long time, but I don't and so I will settle for just about anything, perm or contract right now.Comment
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Originally posted by indianabones View PostI think your post is balanced and I understand what you are saying. But one thing I will say is, I'm don't make decisions based on what it'll be doing to the market. I am going to make decisions, as we probably all do, based on how it affects me.
I do plan on working in permanent roles for most of my life, but here and there we sometimes have to find other means to pay the bills. That is a stage I am at. I wish I have a stash load of money to keep me going for a a long time, but I don't and so I will settle for just about anything, perm or contract right now.
Sorry to hear of your financial situation, but from what you've said my best advice to you is to go back to the permie market. Or just extend your current contract; you're in a very weak negotiating position. As others have said if you kick up a fuss about your notice you have to walk or risk looking a bit silly. Keep calm and carry on invoicing, wait until the market picks up in the New Year.Last edited by mattfx; 6 December 2017, 16:56.Comment
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Fortunately I have some very friends who have been contracting for over 10 years and in one case over 20 years. I've told them my situation and they're answer was just end your contract if you want, who gives a **** if it affects the market. You think about yourself, it's selfish, but who else is going to think about you?
Just to add, I'm not in a contract but I am contemplating one and this is one of the questions I had. Possibly handing in notice soon after starting.
About 6 weeks ago I start applying, at least 80 applications and about half and half in split. This is the week that I'm getting responses, even from the contract positions.Last edited by indianabones; 6 December 2017, 19:32.Comment
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