Previous Client wants me back

[BolshieBastard]

To listen to some people talk, you'd think 'businesses' never ditched a contract part way through. Which of course is bollocks, they do all the time when it suits them.

Having said that, I'd never give up on a contract to go back to a lower rate. The only time I'd do that is if the situation on the current contract was so poor etc then I'd have no hesitation of leaving.

[lukemg]

Had similar myself, offer from past client at same rate, current contract a bit dull too. Other contract took a while to sort and took me over a contract end point which would have made exit easier.
With some regret, decided to turn down the new offer and stay, they are a big player and didn't want to leave on bad terms when I might need them again to provide work.
As a contractor I am a bit addicted to change, it keeps me interested but the sensible, professional but possibly dull option was to stay.

[ChimpMaster]

I would try to take on both contracts. See how much workload each one involves and partition your working week accordingly.

Get old client to match the higher rate too - if they want you then the demand is there and they need to pay for the goods.