Jumping ship mid contract for a rate rise?

[minestrone]

What'e everyone's thoughts on doing this?

Been offered a substantial rate rise by an ex clientCo, a 33% increase, to move back to themn.

Problem is that my current client has taken me on before and if I move they would unlikely take me on again, same with the agent who are one of the biggest IT agents and I am on my 3rd separate contract through them.

*expects a few ‘you are a contractor and you have to ask that’ and also a few ‘quite unprofessional for you to do that’*

[sasguru]

*expects a few ‘you are a contractor and you have to ask that’ and also a few ‘quite unprofessional for you to do that’*

WYS. HTH

[TheBigYinJames]

What'e everyone's thoughts on doing this?

As long as you fulfil your termination clause - that's what it's there for - not just for them.

[cojak]

Provided that you don't care that you'll lose your reputation and subsequent future work with the current client, go for it.

(That is what you're wanting us to say, isn't it?)

[EternalOptimist]

you have to live with yourself. would your concience be clear if you jumped ?

[Moscow Mule]

I've answered the poll as yes, but I'll add a caveat - use your substitution clause!!!

1) Find somebody you trust with a similar skill set, and get them to do your current job.
2) Move to new job
3) Everyone's a winner!

[Mich the Tester]

you have to live with yourself. would your concience be clear if you jumped ?

I used to have one of those but it became quite expensive.

[moorfield]

Turn the question around.

If a well qualified reputable/reliable tradesman f****d off to another job halfway through doing one for you, would you be happy? And would you recommend said tradesman to your mates?

[minestrone]

I'm surprised that most people are saying that it is wrong.



I think the decision will come down to other factors anyway, this place takes nearly 2 hours to get to and they are moving me further away. On the flipside the other place expects you to work a longer day.

[Zippy]

I voted no because it would upset your current client, and you might need work from them in the future.