Easier to get a new, better paying role when in a contract or after current one ends?

[Optimus Prime]

The bigger question is why are you looking for a contract if you are already in one? Or is this a case of your contract ends in three weeks rather than having to give three weeks notice?

For a better rate.

But I've been getting the feeling that agents don't want the uncertainty of waiting and then finding out that an extension or a better rate was offered and accepted at his current gig.

[nomadd]

For a better rate.

But I've been getting the feeling that agents don't want the uncertainty of waiting and then finding out that an extension or a better rate was offered and accepted at his current gig.

This^ (..is the correct answer.)