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Client slow with renewals - look for something else?
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Nice one client. Told unofficially that contract would be sorted but that paperwork wouldn't be done until 2nd week of Jan.
So they expect me to rock up on site with no contract in the new year until they can be bothered to sort it out....
I can see this ending badly. If I refuse to turn up then I look bad because I'm being awkward. If I show up then its a really stupid thing to do.
FFS. I've given both client and agency weeks to sort this out but its now officially 9 days before end of contract with Xmas in between and no-one has sorted it out.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostNice one client. Told unofficially that contract would be sorted but that paperwork wouldn't be done until 2nd week of Jan.
So they expect me to rock up on site with no contract in the new year until they can be bothered to sort it out....
I can see this ending badly. If I refuse to turn up then I look bad because I'm being awkward. If I show up then its a really stupid thing to do.
FFS. I've given both client and agency weeks to sort this out but its now officially 9 days before end of contract with Xmas in between and no-one has sorted it out.If your company is the best place to work in, for a mere £500 p/d, you can advertise here.Comment
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Can't you just get what he told you in an email and also confirm he is happy for you to turn up on the first day back. That way you have a verbal agreement and by turning up you have an implied contract with the same conditions of the last one.
Sorted.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by pmeswani View PostJust tell the client you are taking a holiday between the end of the contract and the renewal start date. If they kick up a fuss, tell them to sort it out sooner.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostFor some reason, client seems to think a verbal agreement that they're going to extend is sufficient for them to sort it out when they see fit!!!!!'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostCan't you just get what he told you in an email and also confirm he is happy for you to turn up on the first day back. That way you have a verbal agreement and by turning up you have an implied contract with the same conditions of the last one.
Sorted.
I agree an email is better than nothing I suppose but not ideal. Not sure if I'd be happy with this.
Trouble is its a decent gig, close to home, likely to run for a bit. Only problem is their piss poor attitude to renewals. If I kick off about this now, then there's a strong possibility that this might be the end of it. Their fault totally but how far do you bend? How far do you give client the benefit of the doubt?
Must admit last time I was contracting renewals were never a problem. I guess it could be this client.
Would be interested in other peoples experiences of this sort of behaviour? What did you do etc?Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostHmm. Doesn't this contradict previous advice where most people say no contract no show? Or are you being sarcastic again?
I agree an email is better than nothing I suppose but not ideal. Not sure if I'd be happy with this.
Trouble is its a decent gig, close to home, likely to run for a bit. Only problem is their piss poor attitude to renewals. If I kick off about this now, then there's a strong possibility that this might be the end of it. Their fault totally but how far do you bend? How far do you give client the benefit of the doubt?
Must admit last time I was contracting renewals were never a problem. I guess it could be this client.
Would be interested in other peoples experiences of this sort of behaviour? What did you do etc?
Get an email from the client saying they are extending your contract, job done.Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostHmm. Doesn't this contradict previous advice where most people say no contract no show? Or are you being sarcastic again?
The previous advice is still good... No contract = no show. You got that bit..
Now you tell us the guy has said he will extend you... You now have a contract albeit verbal and not without it is risks so up to you whether you turn in or not. Getting something in writing would be infinitely better.
It is that simple... really...'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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