Is it Normal?

[voron]

...to feel depressed when the client wants to extend your contract?

 

[Francko]

...to feel depressed when the client wants to extend your contract?

It depends on the compromises you had to do.

 

[xoggoth]

I would feel utterly depressed if the client offered to renew this one. So the answer is probably no.

 

[ratewhore]

Guess you're on a public sector contract then...

 

[voron]

Guess you're on a public sector contract then...

Oh yes

It depends on the compromises you had to do.

None. Being offered a second extension. Should be a moment of satisfaction, knowing the client values my work.

However, having spent five minutes on the phone with the agent, I feel dirty and shameful

 

[MarillionFan]

Spare a thought for me. After 5 minutes on the phone at £4 per minute I felt dirty and shameful as well.

 

[DirtyOldMan]

Ohhhh....so that was you that called me was it ??

Pervert !

 

[Wotan]

Well, if you also took the opportunity to negotiate:
1) rate increase
2) allowed to work from home
3) take-on new skills
then that might help.

 

[Spodicus]

Oh yes


None. Being offered a second extension. Should be a moment of satisfaction, knowing the client values my work.

However, having spent five minutes on the phone with the agent, I feel dirty and shameful

Go and touch yourself, that'll make you feel better...

 

[SandyDown]

Voron: congratulations on your extension.. you deserved it