This happened to me and is how I started contracting. My permie roile didn't exist anymore, so I was redundant. I had a 2 month notice period, but what was bizarre (I nearly wrote 'funny' there) was that I just decided that I wasn't going to go into the office. My role no longer existed, so they can't have anything for me to do. If I went in, they would have given me stuff to do, no doubt.
So I went on self-proclaimed gardening leave. My first contract offer was 3-4 weeks into that notice period and I just made a call.
Note: If you're spotted leaving your new role by an ex-colleague, remember you were at an interview. That's why you're suited and booted. And you have another one tomorrow which also finishes around 5pm (and the next day, and the next day..... ).
Note: It does cause a minor discussion point with agents whenever references are asked for. I have to explain each time that there's a slight overlap. But it's never been an issue
So I went on self-proclaimed gardening leave. My first contract offer was 3-4 weeks into that notice period and I just made a call.
Note: If you're spotted leaving your new role by an ex-colleague, remember you were at an interview. That's why you're suited and booted. And you have another one tomorrow which also finishes around 5pm (and the next day, and the next day..... ).
Note: It does cause a minor discussion point with agents whenever references are asked for. I have to explain each time that there's a slight overlap. But it's never been an issue
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