Would this be poor form?

[northernladuk]

Very unfortunate it is so close to the start of this contract. Makes it 10 times worse delivering sod all and then leaving the client in the lurch.

I do think it is bad form to leave a client for anything but that is in a perfect world. Is doing it bad form yes but more importantly will it affect your career to do vary rarely in exceptional circumstances then I have to say the answer would be no. The problem is most of the scenarios we get on here are pretty trivial and show the OP's lack of consideration to short and long term effects. Thinking about switching just because the other contract 'might' be more interesting or for £20 a day more is just a mercenary attitude in which case am happy to stick to my perfect world answer.

In a case where it is a decision not taken lightly and the factors for ditching far outweigh the downside then go for it. Taking a contract nearer to home with a new baby is probably near the top of that list. As annoyed as the client he (or someone in the org) is going to at least understand that.

I have to say in this case it's a no brainer. Take the contract that suits the little one.

Oh and +1 to everything else TFaQ said.

[northernladuk]

True of course. But you cant worry too much about that.

It's not about worrying, it's about considering it when you are making a decision. I think that was the point.

[psychocandy]

Very unfortunate it is so close to the start of this contract. Makes it 10 times worse delivering sod all and then leaving the client in the lurch.

I do think it is bad form to leave a client for anything but that is in a perfect world. Is doing it bad form yes but more importantly will it affect your career to do vary rarely in exceptional circumstances then I have to say the answer would be no. The problem is most of the scenarios we get on here are pretty trivial and show the OP's lack of consideration to short and long term effects. Thinking about switching just because the other contract 'might' be more interesting or for £20 a day more is just a mercenary attitude in which case am happy to stick to my perfect world answer.

In a case where it is a decision not taken lightly and the factors for ditching far outweigh the downside then go for it. Taking a contract nearer to home with a new baby is probably near the top of that list. As annoyed as the client he (or someone in the org) is going to at least understand that.

I have to say in this case it's a no brainer. Take the contract that suits the little one.

Oh and +1 to everything else TFaQ said.

NLUK - thats pretty mellow for you. Must be because its friday.

[northernladuk]

NLUK - thats pretty mellow for you. Must be because its friday.

Nah, it's just there is some pretty strong justification in this one that shouldn't question your professionalism in the long run. If you wanted to switch because you didn't like your client I would have been all over you like NladyUK would a punter with a crisp tenner.

[TheFaQQer]

Given that you've not been there long, I'd seriously consider skipping this one off your CV / LinkedIn etc.

[psychocandy]

Nah, it's just there is some pretty strong justification in this one that shouldn't question your professionalism in the long run. If you wanted to switch because you didn't like your client I would have been all over you like NladyUK would a punter with a crisp tenner.

Nah. Decent client mostly to be fair. And its a good rate - better than the new one would be by about £80.

But,

1) Its a trek every day.
2) Its only for 6 more weeks.
3) New one is a year and close to home.

[psychocandy]

Given that you've not been there long, I'd seriously consider skipping this one off your CV / LinkedIn etc.

I think I will if it all comes off. Still waiting for confirmation of the other one though first. You never know of course.

[stek]

So there are actually two contracts available in Wales at once?!


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[psychocandy]

So there are actually two contracts available in Wales at once?!


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That's the problem - one I'm doing now aint in Wales.

[billybiro]

But being good your business also covers long term goals and reputation. What you mean is what is good for the OP. Two very different things. What is good for the OP doesn't necessarily mean what is good for his business. Jacking gigs is bad your business but might be good for the OP personally.

If your contracts rely upon repeat business from the same clients, then yes, I agree that jacking is bad for business.

However, if you very rarely (if ever) perform work for the same client twice, please explain precisely how "jacking a gig" is bad for business?