Client A - Got an offer today for an Inside IR35 gig today through one of the big agencies. They emailed me the offer and said draft contract would be sent today, and they reiterated twice that they need a response on Monday. Job is to start on 15th March. At time of writing I still have no contract.
Client B - In parallel, I'm interviewing for another gig which is at final stages. It's a better gig with way more money. That's due to start end of April, and I should find out hopefully Tuesday/Wednesday whether I get the offer.
Question is how to manage the situation?
If Client A refuse to allow me appropriate time to review and agree - can I just sign the contract and then terminate it if Client B gives me an offer? I worry that if I do this, I will burn alot of bridges.
I also considered accepting Client A, and working for 6 weeks then resigning. But in this instance, could the agency give me bad references in future? I suspect future employers will still need to get a reference from the agency, even though its just for 1.5 months work.
Note - I'm fully aware that at present, I have no paperwork so no jobs exist I just want to be prepared for every eventuality. Obviously if Client B doesn't make an offer then my choice becomes simple!
Client B - In parallel, I'm interviewing for another gig which is at final stages. It's a better gig with way more money. That's due to start end of April, and I should find out hopefully Tuesday/Wednesday whether I get the offer.
Question is how to manage the situation?
If Client A refuse to allow me appropriate time to review and agree - can I just sign the contract and then terminate it if Client B gives me an offer? I worry that if I do this, I will burn alot of bridges.
I also considered accepting Client A, and working for 6 weeks then resigning. But in this instance, could the agency give me bad references in future? I suspect future employers will still need to get a reference from the agency, even though its just for 1.5 months work.
Note - I'm fully aware that at present, I have no paperwork so no jobs exist I just want to be prepared for every eventuality. Obviously if Client B doesn't make an offer then my choice becomes simple!
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