Walking out mid contract

[BlasterBates]

Can anyone tell me the implications for walking out of a contract half way through?
I have just accepted an extension to my contract, but feel it may have been a mistake.
Although I havent signed any paperwork, is there anything to stop me walking?

If you walk leaving problems, that's bad, even if the paperwork isn't through. At the very least you should arrive at an amicable arrangement. You really need to think about this before you agree to an extension.
Still its your decision. Good luck

[Diver]

Can anyone tell me the implications for walking out of a contract half way through?
I have just accepted an extension to my contract, but feel it may have been a mistake.
Although I havent signed any paperwork, is there anything to stop me walking?

If they offered an extension, they want you!
If they want you, they may pay more?
Try the old "I've been offered a contract with more etc."
If it works, you may feel better about sticking.

If this is not for you, remember to leave a blank space in your portfolio/CV for evermore, and pray the client doesn't raise the ugly on you some time in the future.

Here's Luck to you anyway

[bunting]

I gave 1 week notice 3 weeks into 3 month (likely min 12 mth) contract at BT. CP were agents and they were well p****ed when I said I was off. Said I was dragging their name through the mud with their client, blah, blah.
I'd been there for 3 wks and was completely bored, no direction, role, desk. I can accept some people can wait for the client to bring you in and keep you waiting, but I need to be running from the start.
So I jumped for another contract I'd lined up. Same rate, 30 miles further away from home, longer hours, ridiculous workload. Love it though.

I reckon that you can probably bail from a contract as long as you give the notice and not get caught up with the agency's petty bitching that you are stabbing them in the back. If you have the right skills for the next contract they'll put you forward if they think they'll make money out of you.
It's all about lolly in the end.

[XperTest]

I don't think I agree with the majority. If you accept a contract or even more so an extension (when you already now what the contract is like) I would recommend sitting it out. The situation would have to be very, very bad for me to consider walking out mid contract.. It's just a matter of making sure you have several options lined up (if you can of course) when you go for a contract or are hesitant and picking out the best one for you, based on a combination of factors (location, rate, duration, role, etc). After I've made my decision, I will stick by it as I think it's the only professional thing to do. If I am really not happy somewhere I will talk to the client and indicate there is a problem and can we do something about it. If they can't, they at least know I'll more than likely not extend. Walking out mid contract is very unprofessional as far as I am concerned, and I aim to be more of a reliable business partner for my clients. Am actually amazed so many of you have so little qualms about letting your customers down like this..