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Warning, incoming manchildren whinging about the word "job"
That said - just tell your new place you're not going to be available when they originally said and that you'll be round on [date of your choosing]. They get it all the time, they're used to delays - trust me, they'll take it.⭐️ Gold Star Contractor -
Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostWarning, incoming manchildren whinging about the word "job"
But back to the OP's question. If the contract says you can't start the contract while you work for another company then to do that would put you in breach. It's pretty black and white really. Question is what will the fall out be? Who knows? Maybe no one will give a monkies because it's only 5 days at the end and was only really meant to be to stop peope double billing. But you might get a-hole that's all about the rules and you are in breach, no question.
That said - just tell your new place you're not going to be available when they originally said and that you'll be round on [date of your choosing]. They get it all the time, they're used to delays - trust me, they'll take it.
You have position power because they want you and it will take longer to find someone else so just push back.
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And stop using the work job It's not a job. It's a contract with a client. Take some time to read the first timers guides in the link to the right.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by TheDude View PostTake a sickie.. I took sick leave for a few weeks for the sake of my mental health'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by AloeVera17
but they said they wanted me to start immediately so I can't delay my start date on the new job.
Be professional and reassuring, say there are some personal reasons you can't be available that day bit you can do day+5. They really will understand - it'll be far more expensive to them to let you go and start the process again.
Similarly, when you want to take time off, you're not asking for leave - you're telling them you're unavailable.
I know from your perspective this feels like career suicide and I can understand not wanting to F up a good thing.
But it another way - if you were certain you were starting on Monday and they needed to delay a week, I can assure you they'd have no hesitation. Make that relationship mutual.⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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Originally posted by AloeVera17 View PostCan I just start the new job (on the 15th) despite the fact that my old contract wouldn't end till the 20th?
If you're still doing work for your old employer, that makes things more complicated. Among other things, how are you going to fit in the hours for both of them at once?Comment
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The other thing you can do, if working remotely is say to the difficult parties "ok, I'd like to help you out here, as long as you're comfortable me doing both at the same time" - just alternate your meetings through the day. If they don't like that then new place should wait. Or ask to be let go early from old place.⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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Originally posted by AloeVera17
Hi, thanks for this. No, I am not actively working for the old employer. I am on a "garden leave" for my notice period and they are currently closing my account already.
I'm 100% they'd wait 5 days as we've already said but if you want to go for it then just tell them they've let you go early and you can start when they want.
In the meantime read the guides to the right and get your head around your new way of working. You are no longer a perm and aren't in a job so got to have a whole different mindset.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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