Time off mid contract...

[Toasta]

Hi,

I'm just about to start my second contract on monday, its 6 months, and im all signed up. Now the problem is I have just been asked to be the best man at a mates wedding in early november abroad. What are my chances do you think of getting a week or so off mid contract, as I said this is my second contract so I'm not exactly sure what the protocol is with taking time off during a contract.

Any advice would be appreciated,

Thanks,

Toasta

[Sausage Surprise]

Holidays have never been a problem for me.

[BA to the Stars]

Just let the client know - I have never had a problem

[dotnetter]

Yeah Ive had a few holidays mid contract, I if you book a holiday up in Jan how you meant to know you will be in a contract June?

[MrRobin]

Nor me either. You do know you don't get paid leave though, right?

[Toasta]

Nor me either. You do know you don't get paid leave though, right?

Yeah, of course I understand this.

So 1 week should be fine, would 2 weeks be pushing it?

[dotnetter]

Depends on the length of the contract really, 3 months or less and 2 weeks would be pushing it, also depends on the clients deadlines and work schedule etc etc

[Sausage Surprise]

Yeah, of course I understand this.

So 1 week should be fine, would 2 weeks be pushing it?

I know a bloke who took 6. Most people take 2 though.

[Old Greg]

Yeah, of course I understand this.

So 1 week should be fine, would 2 weeks be pushing it?

You can try (especially if you give notice). 2 weeks out of 6 months does not seem unreasonable - they may not want to go for 2 consecutive weeks but they may be OK.

Put yourself in their position. Are you providing a day-to-day service (e.g. technical support)? If so, how will they cover for you? Alternatively, are you participating in a project to a deadline. In which case will your holiday impact on delivery times or any dependencies on your work? And have they planned likely holiday into their project plan?

[Cooperinliverp00l]

I started Year contract in April and are having 3 weeks off (in one weeks time) for honeymoon.

It all depends on

1.Clents attitude
2.Length of contract
3.timescales for the project your on.

worst that can happen is they terminate you. If your mate has asked you to be best man that is a big honour and should be worth the risk.

Failing that get a contract with your mate that if you loose your job he will pay your daily rate until you back in work.