I got offered a role yesterday, and accepted but today I still haven't received the contract, how long does this normally take?
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Relax. You will get it.Originally posted by DiestlI got offered a role yesterday, and accepted but today I still haven't received the contract, how long does this normally take?
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Originally posted by 2ukRelax. You will get it.
Depends which agency, sometimes it can be until after the start date, they should be able to e-mail you a copy so you can have a quick look before the hard copy comeswhats the lowest you can do this for?Comment
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I got a copy before the interview (it's CP). I'm just very pessimistic and worried that the agent told me I got the job just to get references, I need to lighten up a bit and stop worrying.Comment
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Originally posted by DiestlI got a copy before the interview (it's CP). I'm just very pessimistic and worried that the agent told me I got the job just to get references, I need to lighten up a bit and stop worrying.
can you not now speak to the client? Just say you'd like to get some background reading done and ask em to send through some docs. Youll soon learn if youve got the gig, and if you have you look a goodunwhats the lowest you can do this for?Comment
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Send them a PCG standard contract and inform them that if you don't hear back from them before you start at the client site that you will assume that they have implicitly agreed to the new contract. That will get them off their arse...Originally posted by DiestlI got a copy before the interview (it's CP). I'm just very pessimistic and worried that the agent told me I got the job just to get references, I need to lighten up a bit and stop worrying.Comment
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