Contract Termination

[maveric_32]

Been contracting for the same company for 7 years (switched divisions), been working on a new project for 8 months.

Guys in the team are not up to scratch. New PM comes in 4 months ago, he's in over his head... Not interested in the detail...

The other guys, all contractors, have had a free ticket over the last few years. Really just taking it easy and not been managed.

Anyways, new PM is brought in as project needs to get cracking, the other guys have sold him a story that lots of work has been done etc, they are relying on project documents written 4 years ago by others.

I have always maintained that "no" or very little prep work has been done. Project team have made some rather stupid decisions, PM has been making lots of promises to stackholders. I have proved that figures created by another members of the team were total rubbish. PM had to got to steering group and say they under estimated. Effectively I have been working against the team as I feel they are wrong on a number of things.

To cut a long story short, 3 months down the line I believe that the project has gone totally the wrong way and I have been saying it from day one. I have made my feelings know to others in the department (outside of my team).

Before the new PM came in there was no bad feeling in the team, however with recent developments in the Economy I feel the others have become worried for their contracts.

I have kept all my emails and they clearly back me up. I actually love the company I work for however it has been rather stained in my team.

Told the other day that my services would not be required. I feel rather hard done by as I have been telling the PM from day one they were going the wrong way about things.

I feel that the PM is using me as a scapegoat, I constanly been warning him about my concerns on the project. He obviously still has his job.

Should I fight my case and take this to personnel ? Being a contractor I suppose I have no leg to stand on. I believe that this termination was based on the fact that they have messed up and need someone to take the wrap.

I have agreed to work out on one months notice, however I am totally gutted as they want me to document how I feel things should be done. I know they are hiring as I've seen the role on a website.

Cheers in advance .

[Sockpuppet]

Been contracting for the same company for 7 years (switched divisions), been working on a new project for 8 months.

Guys in the team are not up to scratch. New PM comes in 4 months ago, he's in over his head... Not interested in the detail...

The other guys, all contractors, have had a free ticket over the last few years. Really just taking it easy and not been managed.

Anyways, new PM is brought in as project needs to get cracking, the other guys have sold him a story that lots of work has been done etc, they are relying on project documents written 4 years ago by others.

I have always maintained that "no" or very little prep work has been done. Project team have made some rather stupid decisions, PM has been making lots of promises to stackholders. I have proved that figures created by another members of the team were total rubbish. PM had to got to steering group and say they under estimated. Effectively I have been working against the team as I feel they are wrong on a number of things.

To cut a long story short, 3 months down the line I believe that the project has gone totally the wrong way and I have been saying it from day one. I have made my feelings know to others in the department (outside of my team).

Before the new PM came in there was no bad feeling in the team, however with recent developments in the Economy I feel the others have become worried for their contracts.

I have kept all my emails and they clearly back me up. I actually love the company I work for however it has been rather stained in my team.

Told the other day that my services would not be required. I feel rather hard done by as I have been telling the PM from day one they were going the wrong way about things.

I feel that the PM is using me as a scapegoat, I constanly been warning him about my concerns on the project. He obviously still has his job.

Should I fight my case and take this to personnel ? Being a contractor I suppose I have no leg to stand on. I believe that this termination was based on the fact that they have messed up and need someone to take the wrap.

I have agreed to work out on one months notice, however I am totally gutted as they want me to document how I feel things should be done. I know they are hiring as I've seen the role on a website.

First off you should have gone permie. Your not really a contractor. Next you'll be telling us you've claimed travel expenses for the whole seven years.

In short. Get over it. Take it to personnel they'll laugh at you. Move on and get another contract. If your not willing to take the risk that you'll be without employment then you shouldn't be a contractor (to put it bluntly).

If they want you to document how it should be done then tell them. But only in loose terms and then offer to fix the project for a small (or not so small fee).

[BrowneIssue]

Been contracting for the same company for 7 years

Permietractor.

Yeah, complain to HR. It might work. They may feel the same way.

[pmeswani]

Been contracting for the same company for 7 years (switched divisions), been working on a new project for 8 months.

Did you ask for a pay rise every year or an increase in your rate?

If I were you, I would be glad to get out of there and move on. Use your knowledge to find some new work, and take a well earned holiday. You need it.

[NotAllThere]

Contracting at the same company does not make him an employee. I've had a contract with the same telecoms company for seven years, and I certainly don't employ them.

However, in this instance, thoughts of going to personnel do indicate a rather permie attitude. In answer to the OP - you've had seven good years. You're not an employee. Move on.

[Turion]

Probably one of the site trollaholics is bored, but, if it's true you certainly aren't a contractor in the real sense of the word. Probably more of a failed permie.

Anyways, surprised they took so long to bin you.

[maveric_32]

Probably one of the site trollaholics is bored, but, if it's true you certainly aren't a contractor in the real sense of the word. Probably more of a failed permie.

Anyways, surprised they took so long to bin you.

Thanks for the reply! Not a troll. I know of others that have been contracting for as long if not longer.

I have stayed in the same place because I'm good at what I do. However I do not like to see people taking the p*ss. I feel that members of the team were and tried to make a stand. Clearly I should have shut my mouth and gone along with it...

[swamp]

I actually love the company I work for

WTF?

Please tell us you mean Maveric Consulting Limited.

[BrilloPad]

Told the other day that my services would not be required. I feel rather hard done by as I have been telling the PM from day one they were going the wrong way about things.

You are a sockpuppet aren't you? If not, you are totally bonkers : quite possibly more of a nutcase than me.

You should have agreed with everything he said. At least you have learnt a lesson for next time.

[Ivor Bigun]

The other guys, all contractors, have had a free ticket over the last few years. Really just taking it easy and not been managed.

You are a developer and they are analysts?

I have always maintained that "no" or very little prep work has been done. Project team have made some rather stupid decisions, PM has been making lots of promises to stackholders. I have proved that figures created by another members of the team were total rubbish. PM had to got to steering group and say they under estimated. Effectively I have been working against the team as I feel they are wrong on a number of things.

You may be right, but life is never meant to be fair.

To cut a long story short, 3 months down the line I believe that the project has gone totally the wrong way and I have been saying it from day one. I have made my feelings know to others in the department (outside of my team).

Suicide tactics.

Before the new PM came in there was no bad feeling in the team, however with recent developments in the Economy I feel the others have become worried for their contracts.

Just because you are right, it doesn't mean that things are fair and you should keep your job.

Told the other day that my services would not be required. I feel rather hard done by as I have been telling the PM from day one they were going the wrong way about things.

You were probably by-passed years ago - hence your suicide tactics.

I feel that the PM is using me as a scapegoat, I constanly been warning him about my concerns on the project. He obviously still has his job.

You are a toy! - a management's plaything!

Should I fight my case and take this to personnel ? Being a contractor I suppose I have no leg to stand on. I believe that this termination was based on the fact that they have messed up and need someone to take the wrap.

Yes - bring them all down with you - you're toast anyway - you'll never work for them again - so **** 'em.

I have agreed to work out on one months notice, however I am totally gutted as they want me to document how I feel things should be done. I know they are hiring as I've seen the role on a website.

Tell them nothing. If anyone complains -tell them its all in the documentation. Stick to it and work minimally.

If you do have ideas - send them to HR and make sure you slag the lot of them off. List everyone who bunks off early and highlight everyone who uses the internet too much.
it won't help your cause but it will **** the b*stards up.