Contract terminated 2 weeks before end and bonus due

[BolshieBastard]

Depends whether your contract says you can provide your own equipment to do the work. If it doesnt specifically say this, the expectation is the client will provide all equipment required to do the job.

Despite what others have said, I think the client \ agent have pulled a fast one based on the OP being a newbie.

But, its pretty fruitless chasing the client \ agent over this and I'd agree the best thing is to put it down to experience and move on.

[Support Monkey]

I have never worked anywhere where they would allow non corporate devices on the network, guest wifi maybe but access to file servers never heard of it, its definately not the norm

their network security is a bit sh*t if they let you just login with your own device, but thats another story

[ChrisPackit]

Is it me just being super sceptical, or does a contract offering a low rate with a promise of a big bonus at the end, just ring bells. In my eyes, it was never going to happen from the start. The excuse they have given could be anything to get you out of the door near the end of the contract. There is no way I would ever consider an arrangement like that.

[jmo21]

Is it me just being super sceptical, or does a contract offering a low rate with a promise of a big bonus at the end, just ring bells. In my eyes, it was never going to happen from the start. The excuse they have given could be anything to get you out of the door near the end of the contract. There is no way I would ever consider an arrangement like that.

I'd agree with that.

They saw the OP coming.

[northernladuk]

Is it me just being super sceptical, or does a contract offering a low rate with a promise of a big bonus at the end, just ring bells. In my eyes, it was never going to happen from the start. The excuse they have given could be anything to get you out of the door near the end of the contract. There is no way I would ever consider an arrangement like that.

On the whole hell yes... but I wouldn't be surprised if more rates + retention bonus payment options will be offered in the future though. It would have to be worded that the only way it wouldn't be paid out would be if the contractor left. It the client terminated it would be paid on pro - rata basis.. but that is another discussion.

For me it depends on who his client is. If it is a large blue chip I wouldn't think they go round binning contractors (quite rightly remember!!!) to save a bit of cash. Small clients maybe.

The thing is we have to be careful about accusing his client. The bottom line is we just do not know. The OP was dismissed for doing something that is a walkable offence (if he signed the paperwork etc) so there is no indication whatsoever the client planned on not paying out. If they binned him for work not being up to scratch but no evidence then there is cause for suspicion. Blatent breaches of client security was driven by him.

[Joeman]

Is it me just being super sceptical, or does a contract offering a low rate with a promise of a big bonus at the end, just ring bells. In my eyes, it was never going to happen from the start. The excuse they have given could be anything to get you out of the door near the end of the contract. There is no way I would ever consider an arrangement like that.

Agreed.. I had a similar situation once, i settled for a reduced rate for longer duration extension. 6months into the 12month contract i was terminated. should have just stuck to 6month extension on higher rate. Lesson learned, and manager who did that, firmly off my xmas list...

[northernladuk]

Agreed.. I had a similar situation once, i settled for a reduced rate for longer duration extension. 6months into the 12month contract i was terminated. should have just stuck to 6month extension on higher rate. Lesson learned, and manager who did that, firmly off my xmas list...

If this is even true...

Joeman is slower than a 486

What has this got to do with the OP's situation? You were binned off because you were not needed even though you were cheap. This isn't anything to do with the client penny pinching or acting immorally.

It appears this was your mistake not your managers.

[Joeman]

If this is even true...


What has this got to do with the OP's situation? You were binned off because you were not needed even though you were cheap. This isn't anything to do with the client penny pinching or acting immorally.

It appears this was your mistake not your managers.

of course its true! and its an example of a newbie mistake i made years ago on my first ever contract.. The manager played me for a sucker with promise of long extension for less money. Wont be falling for that trick ever again!!

We live and learn, and im learning that even at christmas youre a grumpy f%cker...

[psychocandy]

of course its true! and its an example of a newbie mistake i made years ago on my first ever contract.. The manager played me for a sucker with promise of long extension for less money. Wont be falling for that trick ever again!!

We live and learn, and im learning that even at christmas youre a grumpy f%cker...

NLUK has been a happy ray of sunshine today !!!!!

[Joeman]

NLUK has been a happy ray of sunshine today !!!!!

"its grim ooop norf". dont blame him.. anywhere north of Liverpool street station and i'd be in a similar mood...