Dilemma

[bullseye]

My client co is one of the leading IT services company.

My current contract is supposed to end by the end of this month. Meanwhile found out that there are other teams which had avenues for my company to provide services. Had a chat with one of the project managers, he liked my work and ended up signing a new contract with his team. Advantage with this one is, it might get extended beyond the initial 3 months.

Now my current manager comes back and says he might need my services probably for another 3 months and wants me to continue in my current role. If I'm okay he is ready to talk to the project manager on the new contract. Advantage with this one is that it is continuation of what I have been doing, but I don't see any more extensions.

I know my circumstances are unique and I have to make a decision.

I'm just wondering what would someone else do if they were in my position? What would you do if you were in my position?

[NotAllThere]

No brainer. Take the second one.

[bullseye]

Thanks for the response 'NotAllThere'.

I know its a no brainer. What I'm really wondering is will I burn the bridges if I take the second contract.

[Diver]

Thanks for the response 'NotAllThere'.

I know its a no brainer. What I'm really wondering is will I burn the bridges if I take the second contract.

Were you given the impression that your current contract would not be renewed?

[bullseye]

Were you given the impression that your current contract would not be renewed?

Yes

[Diver]

Yes

Then explain to your current manager that you were given the impression that there was no renewal.
Tell him that you are signed up for a contract with an extension over the three months, and see if he will offer you a longer than three month contract.
If not, that's you out and no burned bridges.
Simply explain that in today's financial climate, you have to take the position with a longer prospect of work.

[The Lone Gunman]

Is it possible to service both contracts?
Do a 2/3 split on days?
Ask both managers if they could live with that.

[ratewhore]

No brainer. Take the second one.

WHS. Tough titties to the first PM...

[Turion]

Great opportunity. Get your business hat on and suggest that you sub-contract one of the roles. Could be the start of a real consultancy.

[bullseye]

Then explain to your current manager that you were given the impression that there was no renewal.
Tell him that you are signed up for a contract with an extension over the three months, and see if he will offer you a longer than three month contract.
If not, that's you out and no burned bridges.
Simply explain that in today's financial climate, you have to take the position with a longer prospect of work.

Is it possible to service both contracts?
Do a 2/3 split on days?
Ask both managers if they could live with that.

Great opportunity. Get your business hat on and suggest that you sub-contract one of the roles. Could be the start of a real consultancy.

All practical ideas.

Guys, thanks for all the responses. Will comeback and update you all on what happened.