Real reasons why you have turned down an extension

[curtis]

There is another thread on here asking 'what do I say when turning down an extension' as they can't say to them the real reason to not burn possible bridges.

I'd always obviously rather take an extension and I've only ever turned down one due to the hours changing but am expecting at some point to hit a job where I turn it down due to a bad collegues or enviroment.

What reasons have you turned down an extension and has anyone ever actually told the client/agency the truth as to why they are not taking it?

[kaiser78]

There is another thread on here asking 'what do I say when turning down an extension' as they can't say to them the real reason to not burn possible bridges.

I'd always obviously rather take an extension and I've only ever turned down one due to the hours changing but am expecting at some point to hit a job where I turn it down due to a bad collegues or enviroment.

What reasons have you turned down an extension and has anyone ever actually told the client/agency the truth as to why they are not taking it?

I turned down an extension last year having had to spend 2-3 days a week working away from home for almost a year, citing not wanting to be away from the family anymore.

When asked why I left this role at my next clientco interview I stated exactly this reason, which is partly why I was offered the new role, as they appreciated my honesty.

[scooterscot]

I don't respond well to micro management.


My sums were wrong at start of contract. For example I thought the cost of putting myself here on-site would be covered within in my rate comfortably. Spending £1000 a month on trains/planes another £1000 on rent plus food was not part of that plan.


Those are my two main reasons I've not extended a contract. On the 2nd point I actually had one client who nearly fell off his chair when he discovered how much I was spending to be on-site. "You poor thing, how do you do it?" and let me work from home - It really does pay to speak up.


PS: Always tell the truth especially if you work in a niche industry.

[Sausage Surprise]

The cat has had kittens and I can't bear to leave them alone all week....

[TheFaQQer]

I turned down a 4 month extension last year because I hated the place, people and work.

Apart from that, it was great.

[norrahe]

I turned down a 4 month extension last year because I hated the place, people and work.

Apart from that, it was great.

Same here.

[Spacecadet]

I turned down a 4 month extension last year because I hated the place, people and work.

Apart from that, it was great.

Did they too appreciate your honesty?