Been approached about working on an ad-hoc basis, as opposed to a fixed term (3/6/12 month) contract, by a consultancy I did some work for previously. This is direct with consultancy, so no agencies involved. The ad-hoc stuff would be specifically for one of their pub sec clients, who have deemed all contractors are ‘inside’ for tax purposes, & is non-negotiable.
Nothing stated as yet, so still embryonic & details very vague, but I’m just trying to think ahead with this query. I’m suspecting what they’ll be looking for might be akin to a call-on/ call-off basis, & I’m guessing maybe 3 months on, 2 or 3 months off, 2 or 3 months on etc. with me dipping in as per project requirements.
Only problem would be that it would prevent me from committing to any other 3, 6-month contract which I might apply for elsewhere (via agencies & such) as I know the ad-hoc work would be full on/full time.
Anyone else been in this situation & able to share anything re; major gotchas to look out for with this type of arrangement, or thoughts? If they want me at their beck & call, should I be considering a retainer of some sorts? Thanks in advance.
Nothing stated as yet, so still embryonic & details very vague, but I’m just trying to think ahead with this query. I’m suspecting what they’ll be looking for might be akin to a call-on/ call-off basis, & I’m guessing maybe 3 months on, 2 or 3 months off, 2 or 3 months on etc. with me dipping in as per project requirements.
Only problem would be that it would prevent me from committing to any other 3, 6-month contract which I might apply for elsewhere (via agencies & such) as I know the ad-hoc work would be full on/full time.
Anyone else been in this situation & able to share anything re; major gotchas to look out for with this type of arrangement, or thoughts? If they want me at their beck & call, should I be considering a retainer of some sorts? Thanks in advance.
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