Ending contract early

**Archangel** · 1 October 2009, 17:57

I would say your chances are slim to none. What is in it for the client?

Why not offer to leave now for 1 weeks pay?

Is there an obligation for the client to offer work? (if so, you are more than likely IR35 caught)

**BolshieBastard** · 1 October 2009, 19:05

Originally posted by sim418 View Post

I'm currently in a 3 month contract until the end of October, however I'm in one of those rare situations of having literally nothing to do, the client knows this. I'm on a 2 week notice period, what do think my chances are of getting the client to sign 2 weeks worth of time sheets in advance and letting me leave before the contract ends. Any contractors out there with a similar experience in the past.

Socketpuppet! Like any client is going to pay you two weeks money to leave early! Fecking hell!

**nomadd** · 1 October 2009, 19:30

Originally posted by sim418 View Post

I'm currently in a 3 month contract until the end of October, however I'm in one of those rare situations of having literally nothing to do, the client knows this. I'm on a 2 week notice period, what do think my chances are of getting the client to sign 2 weeks worth of time sheets in advance and letting me leave before the contract ends. Any contractors out there with a similar experience in the past.

I was in this situation a few years back. Client wanted me off the premises pronto as they couldn't find any work for the final 2 weeks of my 3 month contract with them. Basically, they were desperate to save money. I offered to go 2 weeks early, as long as they paid me for one of those weeks, and I could get agreement from the agency. They were happy to do this. Worked out well for all concerned.

Mind you, how much longer have you got to go? If it's more than two weeks, then just hang on in there and keep charging. Nothing stopping you looking around in the meantime - especially as you've so much free time on your hands!

Nomadd

**sim418** · 1 October 2009, 20:37

Originally posted by nomadd View Post

I was in this situation a few years back. Client wanted me off the premises pronto as they couldn't find any work for the final 2 weeks of my 3 month contract with them. Basically, they were desperate to save money. I offered to go 2 weeks early, as long as they paid me for one of those weeks, and I could get agreement from the agency. They were happy to do this. Worked out well for all concerned.

Mind you, how much longer have you got to go? If it's more than two weeks, then just hang on in there and keep charging. Nothing stopping you looking around in the meantime - especially as you've so much free time on your hands!

Nomadd

4 weeks to go, perhaps I will approach the client nearer the time, or just use the time to brush up on some other skills!

**Pogle** · 2 October 2009, 11:56

Originally posted by sim418 View Post

I'm currently in a 3 month contract until the end of October, however I'm in one of those rare situations of having literally nothing to do, the client knows this. I'm on a 2 week notice period, what do think my chances are of getting the client to sign 2 weeks worth of time sheets in advance and letting me leave before the contract ends. Any contractors out there with a similar experience in the past.

Thats why God invented the internet

**northernladuk** · 2 October 2009, 12:06

'm on a 2 week notice period, what do think my chances are of getting the client to sign 2 weeks worth of time sheets in advance and letting me leave before the contract ends.

And your allowed to run a company and to work on clients site after asking questions like this???

**SueEllen** · 2 October 2009, 16:37

You couldn't make this up if you tried..............

Ending contract early