Terminating contract before it starts

[Ivor Bigun]

If you want to stay just terminate the new contract.

Probably a mistake in my opinion as your existing client will now want to get rid of you as an expensive and unreliable resource as soon as you become 'disposable'.

Going with the new client would have got you a new client and new opportunities. You can't put a price on that.

Contractor = "Count the money today / Don't fret about things you can't change"

Permie = "Be fearful of being told off / Continually believe in the Soma of promises made by others"

[Turion]

Contractor = "Count the money today / Don't fret about things you can't change"

That is the signature of the dumb contractor. The smart contractor looks at where the money is long term and strives to upgrade whenever possible. He seeks and adapts to challenges and change. He looks at projects and clients in terms of skills and future potential. He continually keeps ahead of the pack. He searches out new opportunities and dumps the losers.

I am a smart contractor: 10 years ago = 2p support monkey: Now = $enior SAP consultant.

[KentPhilip]

You might say that it is unprofessional to cancel a contract before it is complete, but look at the banks who have been cancelling contracts mid-term and negotiating a drop in rates...