terminating contract mid term

[BolshieBastard]

I had to give my weeks notice at a Council a couple of years ago and it was horrible!

I'd told the agent first, but she said I had to tell the client.

I had 3 levels of manager pull me into the big bosses office and all 3 of them gave me the hard sell to stay - it was awful. They really tried to guilt me into staying, saying I was "doing a runner" and "leaving them in the lurch"etc.

I stood my ground like - you have to. Just remember - you're a business. Your company tells you what to do, not clients.

Be strong like bull!

What!? Sorry you should have just sent a letter to the agent then just told the first manager. When he \ she said you had to see the other managers you should have refused and told them you were just making them away of what was happening.

[strawberrysmoothie]

I've had to leave a contract after 1 day a few years ago.

I informed the agent by email and send a formal letter (with a Dr note). Don't let the agent convince you to stay and make sure the agency don't try to harrass you -they did this to me with constant phone calls ALL DAY till I told them I would contact the Rozzers as this was unprofessional and possibly criminal.

[Dark Black]

Well this really is turning out to be the contract from hell (for me anyway). I'm going to give it serious thought over the weekend (and look at my accounts), but gut feeling is to bail next week.

I'll keep you all posted!