Hi all
I’m currently contracting inside IR35 for a public sector client with a month left on initial contract – the length was only defined by end of funding year, and there’s plenty of work left to do and ambition to get funding to extend my role.
I’ve been offered a role that’s closer to home and for similar rate also within IR35. I went to interview really just as it was offered when situation at current client unclear, not specifically to change roles, and I've been successful.
I always prefer to stay with existing client but they are awaiting their review of business case before approving extension – the sponsor has been quite candid and honest to this point and expects the go-ahead, but obviously nothing is guaranteed. I also find the work interesting, usual frustrations with public sector excepted. In the meantime, the agent for the new role is chasing to get me signed up – I had agreed to take the role when I wasn’t sure the current contract would be extended, but was a little forced to make a quick call. The new agency are also insisting on an approved umbrella, so I can’t use my existing who have been very good so far.
Advice on way forward appreciated – should I be candid and say I’ll only accept new contract if there is definitely no extension, or should I just grab new contract?
I’m currently contracting inside IR35 for a public sector client with a month left on initial contract – the length was only defined by end of funding year, and there’s plenty of work left to do and ambition to get funding to extend my role.
I’ve been offered a role that’s closer to home and for similar rate also within IR35. I went to interview really just as it was offered when situation at current client unclear, not specifically to change roles, and I've been successful.
I always prefer to stay with existing client but they are awaiting their review of business case before approving extension – the sponsor has been quite candid and honest to this point and expects the go-ahead, but obviously nothing is guaranteed. I also find the work interesting, usual frustrations with public sector excepted. In the meantime, the agent for the new role is chasing to get me signed up – I had agreed to take the role when I wasn’t sure the current contract would be extended, but was a little forced to make a quick call. The new agency are also insisting on an approved umbrella, so I can’t use my existing who have been very good so far.
Advice on way forward appreciated – should I be candid and say I’ll only accept new contract if there is definitely no extension, or should I just grab new contract?
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