Reduced Rates

[NetworkNinja]

On one hand I've Just been offered a rate rise of 4% (makes the rate slightly less crap) and a renewal for 11 months on a job that is 25 miles from my house.

On the other hand - I've been offered another 6 month role with a equivalent of 33% rate rise 75 miles from my house with full DV clearance thrown in.

So its higher rate - longer commute and shorter contract or lower paid small commute and a lengthy contract?

I'm leaning towards the 6 month commuter (gets me away from the wife for longer in the day)

Any thoughts?

[themistry]

On the subject of renewal - can I just canvass the board opinion - I'm having the extend or not conversation soon, but intend to look for another client after this one, would you renew for 3 months, or 6?

i.e. would it be better to be looking for another gig in August, or November?

Instinct says 3 months. Also have to think of a credible reason to insist upon 3 months. Client likely to offer 6.

Better to look in the summer months when the permies are on holiday!

Plus if you are on the bench for a bit... at least you can enjoy yourself

TM

[oracleslave]

On the subject of renewal - can I just canvass the board opinion - I'm having the extend or not conversation soon, but intend to look for another client after this one, would you renew for 3 months, or 6?

i.e. would it be better to be looking for another gig in August, or November?

Instinct says 3 months. Also have to think of a credible reason to insist upon 3 months. Client likely to offer 6.

Sounds like you are in a pretty strong position. How about upping the rate and extending for 6 months? That way you can take Dec off using the extra dough from the increase and look afresh in the new year.

[themistry]

Sounds like you are in a pretty strong position. How about upping the rate and extending for 6 months? That way you can take Dec off using the extra dough from the increase and look afresh in the new year.

January?

[oracleslave]

January?

Perfect time for an extended holiday

[realityhack]

Hmm... do I take the mick after my hefty rate rise last time, 6 months ago?

Tempting. Excuses for insisting on 3 months? Or shall I do what I plan to, which is just say it straight and give no reason?

[oracleslave]

Hmm... do I take the mick after my hefty rate rise last time, 6 months ago?

Tempting. Excuses for insisting on 3 months? Or shall I do what I plan to, which is just say it straight and give no reason?

With this much indecision perhaps time to do a Wilmslow

[realityhack]

With this much indecision perhaps time to do a Wilmslow

I walked into that one, I suppose.
I'll simply state my terms, throw a rate rise in, and see what happens. Just wanted to gauge opinion.

[realityhack]

Extended with the rise I stated! Ker-ching! Job done, I'm off to the pub.

[oracleslave]

Extended with the rise I stated! Ker-ching! Job done, I'm off to the pub.

Well done that man!