Forced pay-cut :D

[nicholas22]

Thanks for all the info lads, much appreciated!

[northernladuk]

P. S. I'd you've been on a multi year gig you should consider leaving and become a proper contractor rather than a disguised permie.

[AtW]

What would great MF do?

[nicholas22]

What would great MF do?

Who is MF ??

[GJABS]

c) Or take 2-3 months break. This suits some travel arrangements I have pre-booked and I could even try out an idea or two of my own I've had for a while- but I'm also concerned here that it might look bad being "out of work" for a while and having to explain my situation.

I took 4 months off during the summer to fly around the country. Didn't affect me at all - I just said I took the time off.
One of the benefits of contracting.

[vetran]

Thanks, these suggestions make a lot of sense

I might just stick with (a) as it makes the CV look good, and yeah I agree it's none of anyone's business.

take option a if there is nothing out there its only 3 months but you know what they are like, plan your exit to suit you, don't do free overtime.
Go for a few interviews and see if there is a better deal on offer out there.

As its a multi year contract ask the agency what they are going to do to keep their revenue stream going maybe you can go halves on the cut?

[northernladuk]

What would great MF do?

Wet the bed and go permie.

[diseasex]

What would great MF do?

Eat triple bacon cheeseburger and carry on

[NickFitz]

As for (c) has anyone taken a few months off mid contracts?

Assuming you mean between contracts: every single time, bar one occasion in 2009.

How is it generally perceived.

Nobody cares

[PurpleGorilla]

Obviously suck it up, but work on your exit/greatness strategy.