Not sure if asked too early or not...

**MrRobin** · 2 January 2008, 11:43

I would have approached the client first, to atleast discover where I stand. Then contact the agent to discuss rates, length etc if that had not been discussed with the client. Having said that, more often than not, I have been contacted by the agent before I have had the chance to talk to the client.

3 weeks is not too soon really... some agents might say that it is too long to wait but others would be OK with it.

**moorfield** · 2 January 2008, 12:05

Originally posted by Wilmslow View Post

I am due for renewal on 1st Feb.

Due to seasonal good mood, I have asked my agent about renewal, as I need to know if I need to start looking or not.

I am twitchy that work may find the permie person to replace me, hence wanted to get in there now before the interviews resume after the break.

I know my boss interviewed on 27th, but cannot find an easy way to approach the subject.

Is it wrong to bypass the client and go to the agent for renewal discussions?

If no firm yes to renewal, when is a good time to look in earnest? Ie, is 3 weeks before too soon?

I find it easier to work on the assumption I am not going to be renewed (remembering that I am not a permie), so usually I approach the client first about 3 weeks before, tell them my contract is finishing on day X and ask them what handover they want me to do and with who. Then I send an updated CV to the pimp and tell them I am back in the market for new work
(and also talking to other pimps). Those conversations normally give me a good feeling of whether a renewal is on the cards or not.

**Troll** · 2 January 2008, 12:32

Originally posted by moorfield View Post

I find it easier to work on the assumption I am not going to be renewed (remembering that I am not a permie), so usually I approach the client first about 3 weeks before, tell them my contract is finishing on day X and ask them what handover they want me to do and with who. Then I send an updated CV to the pimp and tell them I am back in the market for new work
(and also talking to other pimps). Those conversations normally give me a good feeling of whether a renewal is on the cards or not.

Wilmslow!! follow this advice!

**Wilmslow** · 2 January 2008, 12:37

Originally posted by moorfield View Post

I find it easier to work on the assumption I am not going to be renewed (remembering that I am not a permie), so usually I approach the client first about 3 weeks before, tell them my contract is finishing on day X and ask them what handover they want me to do and with who. Then I send an updated CV to the pimp and tell them I am back in the market for new work
(and also talking to other pimps). Those conversations normally give me a good feeling of whether a renewal is on the cards or not.

Very good advice. Muchly appreciated

That is assuming I will still be alive and not killed by the mafia......

Maybe time to look into medical insurance cover!

**moorfield** · 2 January 2008, 13:19

Maybe you could send your pimp a made up cv with mafia mans phone number on it

Not sure if asked too early or not...