Contract cut short.

[Beefy198]

Interesting approach, but you suggestion costs me 10 days of billable time and doesn't sound very right. Isn't it better to leave a good opinion about yourself.

Depends on what you mean by good opinion... after all, they promised a non-existent extension and are now slinging you out on your arse.

Have you thought that this 'extra week' that you seem to think is a nice gesture so that you can finish your work is just so they can get everything they need out of you

[Ivor Bigun]

Depends on what you mean by good opinion... after all, they promised a non-existent extension and are now slinging you out on your arse.

Have you thought that this 'extra week' that you seem to think is a nice gesture so that you can finish your work is just so they can get everything they need out of you

Agreed.
After doing this "gesture" thing once, I'd never do it again.
Maintain good terms throughout but negotiate 4 weeks or you leave.
- If it comes off, you'll feel great.
- If they say no, then then you're better off out of there (they've let you down anyway).
- If you do the 10 days, it will annoy you in the future that you took the money instead of "opening the box".
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[xchaotic]

Thanks for all replies.

First of all it made me feel better that I'm not alone with this and it is in fact quite typical (albeit bit immature) behaviour.

I've had nothing but good experiences with people in this ClientCo for over 12 months and I think it's only the recent recession panic that caused the irrational behaviour.

So I have decided to hand the work over nicely as I'm sure they're stressed enough already, if they need to cut contractors short.