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break a good thing??
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Originally posted by milanbenes View Postkeep your head down, and keep turning up for work and invoicing, survive the down turn and provide a financial foundation for your family to prosper
Milan.Comment
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Listen to Milan, every so often he speaks the truth....
If you need a break then negotiate one if possible with current client. Explain you need a break and how you will make arrangements to ensure they aren't left in the lurch in your absence.
If you are getting plenty of calls about work despite being in a contract then maybe you can afford to sack it and pick up later but there are plenty on the bench looking to get back in.
Doesn't take long on the bench for your demands and confidence to slip a bit.
On the other hand, sack it and let someone else start earning !
Good luck either way and try to leave on good terms.Comment
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Originally posted by lukemg View PostListen to Milan, every so often he speaks the truth....
HTH.Comment
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Originally posted by someone has my name View PostI am looking to take a month of contracting..
to spend some time with my 11 month old kid in June,
hence not extending my contract(was promised stuff on my latest
ext that didn’t happen bonus and a year ext rather than the 2 months
till may.. then if there’s work more ext .. looks like there will be
loads of work .. and only told this on last day of old contract!!)
My question is, will this month break + bench time look bad when
looking for other contracts? Esp. if there is a Slow down in the .net
market.
(been contracting since 2000 ... and not had more than a month between contracts.. Jammie I know)
My advice would be to take the extension, bearing in mind that we are heading into what could be a major slowdown, unless you have enough funds to see you through a year or so on the bench. Good luck, whatever you decide.Comment
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