Originally posted by rocktronAMP
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If this fails, assuming spouse also works but as permie, tell her she is expected to fill in any holidays she may have with a temp job.
On a serious note, here's what I'd do:-
1. If holiday is already booked or you've got commitments that exact week, then advise client of this. Tough titty if they don't like it. (Although I would mention this pre-contract signing maybe)
2. If you just fancy a week off any time, speak to client nicely. Try and fit in when it causes them least hassle. Better this way - chances are they will have no problem.
3. If client really has a problem with you taking just one week, unless there is a really good reason and/or this was mentioned during interview, then find another contract.
4. Finally, you know the client and the work. Your spouse does not. You decide how to play things. Can't ever see any decent client EVER EVER getting shot of you because you take a few days off. They might make this excuse but this won't be the real reason. Bottom line - if they can afford you and you're providing value they'll put up with slight inconveniences.
In my experience, some clients get a bit pissy if you don't take any holidays. Some seem to have a few weeks per year assumed in their contractor budget so if you're a tight arse who works every day except bank holidays it can put them over. I've had this a few times where I got told that they assumed I'd have about 2-3 weeks per year.
Bit permie-like, IR35-scary, admitedly but I guess they've got to budget.
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