Not all clients are bad - nice one here

[northernladyuk]

Got to be fair my current one is probably the best ever. Well the local guys at least.

Out of the blue, got offered a gig yesterday. Never had that before - 5 min chat when can you start.

7 miles from home. Decent rate. With the uncertainty at current client (and its maybe public sector) I can't see it going for another extension anyway (and I've been here over two years). With the ongoing saga with my old man and dear wifes health a local gig would be golden at this point.

The problem is I'm in current gig until end Feb and new place want mid Jan latest start. Problem.

So I've spoken to Service Manager at current client. He good as gold to be honest and has been good to me over the last two years. So I was straight with him and hes happy to try and sort something for end Jan maybe. Which is pretty good of him.

Unfortunately, head office will have the final say so it might go pear-shaped yet. Going to be a challenge to get something sorted mind before xmas.

NLUK will be proud of me. I've got no intention of pulling a sickie or leaving without notice. Still be a bit gutted if they say no.

But any other options?

Will the new gig give you alternate Tuesday mornings off for signing on or will you still need to get your brother-in-law to sub for that.

[psychocandy]

Will the new gig give you alternate Tuesday mornings off for signing on or will you still need to get your brother-in-law to sub for that.

Now theres an idea.

[psychocandy]

As expected, nothing is going to get sorted before xmas it seems. Expected that. Hey ho.

I guess no-one is bothered before xmas.

[NigelJK]

I'm assuming that given the subs clause your contract is outside IR35. In which case there should also be a clause about availability. You can legitimately say I'm not available from x to y.

This has happened to me and client a was happy for me to do a couple of evenings a week until handed over. Client b does not need to know as this all comes under normal trading for most ltd co's.

[northernladyuk]

I'm assuming that given the subs clause your contract is outside IR35.

You naughty boy, Nige, I didn't think you had it in you!

[psychocandy]

I'm assuming that given the subs clause your contract is outside IR35. In which case there should also be a clause about availability. You can legitimately say I'm not available from x to y.

This has happened to me and client a was happy for me to do a couple of evenings a week until handed over. Client b does not need to know as this all comes under normal trading for most ltd co's.

Yes I CAN do that I guess but its not nice really is it?

Must admit though, if the current client says no leave early and new place says not waiting that long I'm going to be in a difficult position. After all, its not more money I'm leaving for more for my family situation. To be honest, even though current client is a bit of trek on the train Im used to it and I like working here. (If it wasnt was my family situation and the public sector changes I'd stay for definite).

[vetran]

Lol. Busted.

teach you to outsource posting to Mumbai so you can sub (& Dom) for the Mrs.

[Bee]

Congratulations.

Got to be fair my current one is probably the best ever. Well the local guys at least.

Out of the blue, got offered a gig yesterday. Never had that before - 5 min chat when can you start.

7 miles from home. Decent rate. With the uncertainty at current client (and its maybe public sector) I can't see it going for another extension anyway (and I've been here over two years). With the ongoing saga with my old man and dear wifes health a local gig would be golden at this point.

The problem is I'm in current gig until end Feb and new place want mid Jan latest start. Problem.

So I've spoken to Service Manager at current client. He good as gold to be honest and has been good to me over the last two years. So I was straight with him and hes happy to try and sort something for end Jan maybe. Which is pretty good of him.

Unfortunately, head office will have the final say so it might go pear-shaped yet. Going to be a challenge to get something sorted mind before xmas.

NLUK will be proud of me. I've got no intention of pulling a sickie or leaving without notice. Still be a bit gutted if they say no.

But any other options?

[psychocandy]

Congratulations.

Not a done deal yet Bee

[Bee]

Not a done deal yet Bee

I hope that my congrats in advance shall not give you bad luck.