Bullying by Manager Contractor ?

[FrontEnder]

"bullying" is a strong term. What has he done for you to make this accusation? Give some examples.

I disagree with the advice to go to your friend first. I don't think going over someones head should be the first step. I'd deal with him directly first and if that doesn't change, then maybe escalate it.

[LondonManc]

Just to add - Apparently the "lead" was fired/ made redundant from his previous role due to similar issues.

But they took him on anyway - matter of time before the waters clear for you then. Coffee with the PM, don't go in guns blazing - ask for advice, it shows deference and respect. Keep working and billing and wait for the outcome. If it becomes untenable, raise it with the PM that it's become untenable and you'll have to potentially look elsewhere.

[milanbenes]

Is your wife hot ?

yes, but that's beside the point

I rest my case


Milan.

[northernladyuk]

Sub-contract to AtW.

[Paddy]

1. Punch up in the car park
2. Knob his wife
3. Key his car
4. Head down, keep invoicing

Any or all of the above would be deemed acceptable.

Friday cakes coated with chocolate laxative.

[milanbenes]

Friday cakes coated with chocolate laxative.

before we solve the problem we need to understand if Metallica is the cause or the victim, so far I am leaning towards the former

Milan.

[billybiro]

You first mistake is allowing yourself to be managed by a contractor. You don't want to report into a contractor if you can avoid it.

Wait. What is this nonsense about being "managed" and "reporting into" (never mind whether it's by a contractor or not)???

You're a contractor, yes? You have a contract, with a schedule of work. You deliver the work, get your time sheet signed, then invoice.

You do not (or certainly shouldn't) "report into" or be "managed" by anyone!

[Fronttoback]

Wait. What is this nonsense about being "managed" and "reporting into" (never mind whether it's by a contractor or not)???

You're a contractor, yes? You have a contract, with a schedule of work. You deliver the work, get your time sheet signed, then invoice.

You do not (or certainly shouldn't) "report into" or be "managed" by anyone!

So the person who gives you direction (and tasks), signs your timesheet and decides if you get extended. What do you call that person? That's the person who you want to be a permie.

I operate in the real world. Where one calibrates ones modus operandi to the team that one is playing in. I don't pull out my contract and tell them "that's more than my jobs worth".

[MrMarkyMark]

So the person who gives you direction (and tasks), signs your timesheet and decides if you get extended. What do you call that person? That's the person who you want to be a permie.

I operate in the real world. Where one calibrates ones modus operandi to the team that one is playing in. I don't pull out my contract and tell them "that's more than my jobs worth".

As far as lead goes that could be a contractor though.

I have been in the situation where I have lead projects after selling them into clients.
May be an upgrade, data modelling aggregation exercise, or whatever.

You then bring in a team to do the work, largely chosen by yourself, out of a pool of people you know.
It is quite feasible for the lead to be a contractor in that particular instance.

To be clear, no signing of timesheets, contract extn decisions....etc.

[Fronttoback]

As far as lead goes that could be a contractor though.

I have been in the situation where I have lead projects after selling them into clients.
May be an upgrade, data modelling aggregation exercise, or whatever.

You then bring in a team to do the work, largely chosen by yourself, out of a pool of people you know.
It is quite feasible for the lead to be a contractor in that particular instance.

To be clear, no signing of timesheets, contract extn decisions....etc.

You da bizz nizz!!!