Subject to approval..

[commando]

Hi Folks

Got a contract offer(?!) with this global consulting firm on client site, two+ weeks ago. Agent rang and said ,' Congrats, you've got the contract but subject to approval'. Now we are waiting for approval for the last two weeks, no clear message from Agency. Every time he/she says its in the final stages of approval. 7 stages of approval it seems, sure Mr.Brown isnt going to sign my timesheets Any advise on what to do next ? I'm thinking of dropping this a start afresh search, already wasted 2 weeks..

-C

[BolshieBastard]

Hi Folks

Got a contract offer(?!) with this global consulting firm on client site, two+ weeks ago. Agent rang and said ,' Congrats, you've got the contract but subject to approval'. Now we are waiting for approval for the last two weeks, no clear message from Agency. Every time he/she says its in the final stages of approval. 7 stages of approval it seems, sure Mr.Brown isnt going to sign my timesheets Any advise on what to do next ? I'm thinking of dropping this a start afresh search, already wasted 2 weeks..

-C

So you are working on site without the contract being signed and being fobbed off over it!?

Think I'd down tools now before you lose anymore money. Its a tough decision to make in the current market but you could be empty handed how ever it works out.

You need to tell the client and agent you want a firm decision and contract in your hand by end of play today or when / if you turn up tomorrow, you wont be doing any work.

[MarillionFan]

So you are working on site without the contract being signed and being fobbed off over it!?

Think I'd down tools now before you lose anymore money. Its a tough decision to make in the current market but you could be empty handed how ever it works out.

You need to tell the client and agent you want a firm decision and contract in your hand by end of play today or when / if you turn up tomorrow, you wont be doing any work.

I don't think he is on site. Just keep applying for everything you see. Stop only when the contract is signed.

[BolshieBastard]

I don't think he is on site. Just keep applying for everything you see. Stop only when the contract is signed.

I read it as he said about signing timesheets he was.

But yes, he may not actually be working there yet.

[cojak]

I don't think he is on site. Just keep applying for everything you see. Stop only when the contract is signed.

WHS - You don't waste valuable search time and miss other contracts through it.

If you find another and they complain tell them to get the contract to you be COP 'today' and you'll reconsider...

The contract should be with you within 7 days, after that it's 90% probability that there's a problem their end and it's a gamble as to whether you end up with a contract at all...

[MarillionFan]

WHS - You don't waste valuable search time and miss other contracts through it.

If you find another and they complain tell them to get the contract to you be COP 'today' and you'll reconsider...

The contract should be with you within 7 days, after that it's 90% probability that there's a problem their end and it's a gamble as to whether you end up with a contract at all...

WSS - If it goes much over 7 days you will probably land up with nothing. Happened to me twice this year already! Keep applying.

[commando]

Cheers Guys!

I turned down an offer because of this one (closer to home, but still awaiting approval !) Now started applying for new roles...

[Not So Wise]

Never stop applying for other roles until after the first week of a new contract (other more cynical souls might amend this by saying "until your first invoice is paid")