I feel like handing in my notice...

**SandyDown** · 27 September 2007, 21:08

duh!!! That's why they need a contractor ...

Nothing like working with fools, easy peasy, flood them with compliments and be their best friend.. and if they are a director position then you've had it made...

If the place is great, not far from home, good people, good hours, interesting projects, rate is ok etc... sheeeeesh what more do you want..

There's no pleasing some

**beaker** · 27 September 2007, 21:12

To quote myself...

I have to face the client and really how can I say everything is going to be fine when I have no confidence that the company I represent is capable of delivering.

This is where the problem lies. I have a feeling the project is going to turn to sh*t very soon because this guy has no idea.

I really don't want to be around when the sh*t hits the fan

**fridge** · 27 September 2007, 21:17

Just be carefull this guy doesnt make you a scape goat for his/her mistakes.
Keep a documented recod of everything that has happened then you can actually refer to your record book/diary with confidence.

**SandyDown** · 27 September 2007, 21:23

Originally posted by fridge View Post

Just be carefull this guy doesnt make you a scape goat for his/her mistakes.
Keep a documented recod of everything that has happened then you can actually refer to your record book/diary with confidence.

Oh yeh -

Sept 28th 2007,

Dear Diary,
Today my beastly bummer boss took me to a meeting, he said things which I didn't like, made me feel really dirty too, think he doesn't and never did understand me, what am I going to do?? I think this relationship is not going any where

Yeh that really is going to help

**trsisko** · 27 September 2007, 21:35

hi there

mate oh mate, my direct line manager is a contractor and everyone in projects and desktop support are always coming up to her for help lol they suck basically, plus if you move the same thing might happen but even worse you might be working with a diptulip like me!

**beaker** · 27 September 2007, 21:37

He's not my boss - I work in an entirely different department

**TheFaQQer** · 28 September 2007, 08:26

Originally posted by beaker View Post

I've escalated the issues I'm having with him up to the board level, however it doesn't seem to be getting dealt with. I work really well with everyone else in the company so I'm sure it's not me.

You'll never win an argument with a senior permie. I learnt that on my first contract. Since he's a Technical Director and you are mere contractor scum, there is no chance that you will win the argument by whinging to the board.

Document what you have done, and hand your notice in, before you get stitched with the blame.

**Bagpuss** · 28 September 2007, 08:55

Confucius say , he who rock the boat, first to fall into shark infested water.

Seriously you have to learn as a contractor never to criticise permies, or invariably you are seen as the one who is hard to work with.

**Moose423956** · 28 September 2007, 09:01

Originally posted by beaker View Post

I have a feeling the project is going to turn to sh*t very soon because this guy has no idea.

I really don't want to be around when the sh*t hits the fan

If it goes tits-up, it's not your problem, you're a contractor. If they pin the blame on you, take it like a man (or woman), and move on. It doesn't affect your career, 'cos you don't have one.

Alternatively, punch him in the throat. I find that usually works. HTH

I feel like handing in my notice...