Notice period by contractor not well respected

[NotAllThere]

Why some businesses just could not stand the departure of contractor with notice and be biased??

It's really very simple. If you can't construct basic English sentences then clients don't want you.

[ladymuck]

It's really very simple. If you can't construct basic English sentences then clients don't want you.

That's a bit harsh. It's more of a tried but failed attempt to write the post in the third person, probably due to English not being their first language.

[Old Greg]

That's a bit harsh. It's more of a tried but failed attempt to write the post in the third person, probably due to English not being their first language.

It is also a very bad example from a Mod in a professional forum.

[BackupBoy]

Ahh... here we go. Something he's already discussed with us. I guess he's just having a rant on the whole thing he's just gone through.

https://www.contractoruk.com/forums/...t=#post2647322

The OP never replied to that thread either.

[psychocandy]

I think what you're saying is that it's unfair that contractors have to give notice per the contract and clients don't?

No I think hes saying when clients give notice its considered OK and part of the game. When contractors give notice its frowned upon.

[NotAllThere]

That's a bit harsh. It's more of a tried but failed attempt to write the post in the third person, probably due to English not being their first language.

It is also a very bad example from a Mod in a professional forum.

Normally you'd be right, but given that he posted here quite coherently, and is now banging about the same issue, I'd suggest it's not inappropriate.

I could have moved it to General...

[Old Greg]

Normally you'd be right, but given that he posted here quite coherently, and is now banging about the same issue, I'd suggest it's not inappropriate.

What would you know? MF would do a better job.

[oilboil]

No I think hes saying when clients give notice its considered OK and part of the game. When contractors give notice its frowned upon.

It's just perception...

When company gives notice they aren't bothered at all as it is their decision. You on the other hand are a bit p'd off at having to find another gig

Reverse it, you are happy to be leaving as it's your choice but your client are now p'd off at having to replace you

[BoredBloke]

It's just perception...

When company gives notice they aren't bothered at all as it is their decision. You on the other hand are a bit p'd off at having to find another gig

Reverse it, you are happy to be leaving as it's your choice but your client are now p'd off at having to replace you

To me it's when the client gives notice to change the contract terms that annoys me. Mid contract rate reductions and a take it or leave it notice. While they think that is professional, they moan about contractors who jump ship to get a better rate.