And as for sending the laptop back - spend a tenner at the post office and get a suitable box, bubble wrap and tape and send it via a trustworthy courier (Client used DPD) - it will get back to the client ok.
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This. Don't worry about that bit. If it's a big enough client it will be someone on the service desk that doesn't give a hoot about your situation. There will be no stress in this area. Just see it as a step to closure to get out of your situation. Once the laptops gone you should have the chance to start afresh and look after yourself.Originally posted by cojak View Post'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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Absolutely. That was the second laptop I had - the first one got to me damaged and squashed with a broken screen cos the couldn’t give a hoot support team sent it via a courier in just the bag…Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
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Tractor - good for you for putting you're health first. Been there years ago and its not cool. Got to look after yourself.
I'm with everyone else here - be honest but be limited with the info (after all its none of their business exactly). They might be narked off and they might even guess the reason but they'll get over it. Most people are a bit more understanding than they were 20 or so years ago.....
No reason why they wont pay you for work done.
I'd possibly be even more vague with the agent though. Whereas you might find the manager at client is, hopefully, an understanding human being, who despite being a little upset will understand. Not so sure about an agent who will be more concerned about their cut and how much commision they're losing.
Good luck and hope it all works out for you....
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To be fair though, everything you do tends to end in disaster and we hear about it on here endlessly and that is exactly what the OP is trying to avoid.Originally posted by psychocandy View Post'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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I probably suffer from more health issues than most on here.
My adviceis to tell the truth BUT have a fit (sick) note from your doctor signing you off for a month or more in your back pocket just in case anyone gets arsey.Former IPSE member
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Talking about returning laptop I did a short gig for a government dept just before xmas.
Wouldn't post out the laptop I had to pick it up - closest place to me London. So £200 on the train (they paid), pretty much whole day. I don't care I'm getting paid. Get there "Ah you're down for a mac too but its not ready can you come back next week?". Same next week.
Gig came to an end shorter than expected. "Can you drop laptops back on last day?" Yeh no problem. (At least I brought two back this time).
What a complete waste of money. 3 days billing for me. plus 3x £200 train fares.
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