My New Contract : The feelings

[norrahe]

Thanks for the comment ,

I have heard all what you guys have said . But some are missing the point - I am here (my new job) as a 3rd line PROJECT support (Contract) - Supporting Vmware ESXI virtualisng Physical servers P2V and issues that may arise. We are still in the planing phase so no much work(Since thats my main duty there) aside that nothing else to do.
Am i just looking for extra work load? or is it normal with project engineers?

I havent done project support contract before..

Your project manager needs shooting, especially if they've got resources in place before they're even needed.

Keep invoicing and use the time to swot up on new stuff.

[Sausage Surprise]

Thanks for the comment ,

I have heard all what you guys have said . But some are missing the point - I am here (my new job) as a 3rd line PROJECT support (Contract) - Supporting Vmware ESXI virtualisng Physical servers P2V and issues that may arise. We are still in the planing phase so no much work(Since thats my main duty there) aside that nothing else to do.
Am i just looking for extra work load? or is it normal with project engineers?

I havent done project support contract before..

How did you get this one then

[Winger]

Naive

[QUOTE=norrahe;1739351]Your project manager needs shooting, especially if they've got resources in place before they're even needed.

Some naive responses here to an all-too-common scenario. Being hired and then seeing the need for your services disappear is tough.

Yeah, surfin the net all day sounds like easy-street doesn't it! Actually doing nothing is massively frustrating, insulting, and demeaning. Clock-watching is tough.

The "be proactive" point of view is only valid in organisations which are prepared to listen to ideas or initiatives from contractors. In my experience (25 yrs) most aren't prepared to accept proposals of change from a contractor unless they were asked for their opinion.

I agree that the PM or line manager (or whoever ever recruited you) is to blame. You are being kept on because they *think* they might need you.

My advice is to talk to your PM or line manager and if nothing changes - hand your notice in. Find a client who needs you.