Which post would you take?

**DeludedAussie** · 21 November 2010, 18:44

Originally posted by speedo View Post

I was offered a role a few weeks back and i accepted as my current contract was coming to end at current client..... however on my last day (had negotiated a week off between contracts) the client offered me a higher rate and same tenure contract....both are IB in different business functions.

So what would you do?... the rate difference is considerable, over 100 pd, both contracts are paying 550+

When i told the agent about what had happened, obviously he was not happy, also mentioned stuff about burning bridges in the city - is this true, or just a statement to scare me?

I am also looking at longevity... both are 6 months, perhaps the new client role may extend for another 6 months, but that is not 100%

I need to make a decision on Monday 22 November...so would appreciate some quick responses.... i am leaning towards the higher rate contract, i.e. stay at current role, but obviously feel bad about initially agreeing to join and then telling that i wont be (for the role i got a few weeks back)

Take whatever pays the most - Burning bridges is over sold in my opiniion

Just say there has been a change in circumstances

Of course agent will get pissed off - Just ignore him

**DeludedAussie** · 21 November 2010, 18:44

And to be clear - One is paying 550 and the other 650?

If thats the case then no questions asked - Take the 650 and run

**MarillionFan** · 21 November 2010, 18:53

Originally posted by DeludedAussie View Post

Take whatever pays the most - Burning bridges is over sold in my opiniion

Just say there has been a change in circumstances

Of course agent will get pissed off - Just ignore him

WHS

Load of bollocks. Agents are 10 a penny you rarely come across the sames ones again.

**Fred Bloggs** · 21 November 2010, 19:45

Take the higher rate. New client co would think nothing of giving you notice after a week or two if they didn't like you, you owe them nothing really.

**speedo** · 21 November 2010, 21:59

Thanks!!!!
Financially this contract would set me up well!!!

Stay on with the current client just as I thought!

**pmeswani** · 22 November 2010, 09:22

Originally posted by speedo View Post

Thanks!!!!
Financially this contract would set me up well!!!

Stay on with the current client just as I thought!

The higher the rate, the higher the fall. You have to ask yourself the question, which gives you the best opportunities. Don't stay in the same contract just because they are offering you more money. If the current clientco is offering you better opportunities, then fair enough.

**speedo** · 22 November 2010, 10:51

By the way this had happened after I signed the contract for the new client, is there anything legally they van do?

**CheeseSlice** · 22 November 2010, 10:54

Originally posted by speedo View Post

By the way this had happened after I signed the contract for the new client, is there anything legally they van do?

**stillooking** · 22 November 2010, 11:26

Originally posted by speedo View Post

By the way this had happened after I signed the contract for the new client, is there anything legally they van do?

It depends what's written in the contract.

A lot of contracts have a clause that says 'they' (agent/client) can get rid of you within the first week (or longer), without any notice or cost to them.., sometimes there is a provision to allow the contractor/csltcy to terminate as well etc etc.

Sometimes there is a clause that states they can come after you for costs and loss of profit (liability - direct/indirect, consequential etc)

Suggest look at the agreement in detail and satisfy yourself that they can't make a serious issue out of it.

Which post would you take?