Client no notice period

[WLB2018]

Just crack on with the work you are being asked to do, if they terminate then that's just the life we lead. Just keep your billing up to date

A termination clause is fine but just remember they can end the contract at any time for any reason.

Don't worry about what you cannot control and focus on what you can (i.e. the work you are doing).

That or simply look for another contract and leave.

WLB

[billybiro]

Exactly, that's really the main thing. With two additional things.

1. Visibly better. Doesn't help if you are better and no one knows.
2. 41+% better. Doesn't help to be marginally better if he's a lot cheaper.

AND....

If there's things he's good at and things he's not good at, allocate him as much as possible the tasks he's good at, and let them know. 'I've found out his strengths, and I'm using him to get A, B, and C done at a cheaper cost. I don't think he can do D, E, and F, but that's ok, we're getting full benefit out of his lower rate with the jobs I've allocated to him.'

Help him succeed and take credit for helping him. They don't want prima donna contractors undercutting each other, they want their projects getting done efficiently in both time and money. Make it happen, be a hero, and don't be bragging about it all the time but make sure they hear once or twice how you are making it work.

Bah.

You don't allocate work that he can do to enable him to succeed and look good, you allocate work to him that you know he can't do so that he fails miserably (whilst ensuring no one else knows you're doing this, of course). Clients don't want someone who can't cut the mustard no matter how cheap they are. At this point, you stride on in like a white knight to pick up the pieces, ensuring the client is fully aware of how you've bailed them out of a terrible situation. Other contractor gets binned and you get a hearty pat on the back and the knowledge that you've more than earned your rate and that the client now knows exactly which side his bread is buttered on.

Also, always remember this wisdom: