Professionalism

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Rarely is it as straightforward as your poll suggests.

Finally some common sense. Have a +ive

[speling bee]

Finally some common sense. Have a +ive

+ve

[eek]

Rarely is it as straightforward as your poll suggests.

I'm sorry but I didn't think an entire scenario was required.

Take your typical 3 month contract. You know what needs to be done, you know the deadlines, they are paying you to ensure they hit the deadline.

Another contract comes along, do you walk.....

Yes there are always different factors which my influence the decision. But I would love to hear reasons why people walk mid-contract as while I'm sure some are valid (no work needed doing, work could be done far cheaper by someone more junior) I doubt that is always the case.....

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

+ve

I think the answer to my previous question (Do you ever see yourself as a good contractor?) should be a resounding NO in your case. You should have been an English teacher instead.

[speling bee]

I think the answer to my previous question (Do you ever see yourself as a good contractor?) should be a resounding NO in your case. You should have been an English teacher instead.

You should value all learning opportunities.

[northernladuk]

Despite the deliberate plot by Eek, I'd say I agree and disagree with that. It is always good to complete a contract but it is usually not good to bail mid contract. In some cases where work has dwindled it can work for both client and yourself.

And many other cases where the money/journey is better so F you I am off...

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

And many other cases where the money/journey is better so F you I am off...

Is that how you would treat your clients?

[eek]

Is that how you would treat your clients?

knowing NLUK, nope he has a horrendous commute and mine is just long (made slightly worse by the roadworks that have just started). As for the other person in this three way conversation....

[TheFaQQer]

I'm sorry but I didn't think an entire scenario was required.

Take your typical 3 month contract. You know what needs to be done, you know the deadlines, they are paying you to ensure they hit the deadline.

Another contract comes along, do you walk.....

Yes there are always different factors which my influence the decision. But I would love to hear reasons why people walk mid-contract as while I'm sure some are valid (no work needed doing, work could be done far cheaper by someone more junior) I doubt that is always the case.....

The last time I walked out on a contract, there was a significantly better prospect of long-term work. Daily rate was lower than the incumbent client, but by the time costs were taken into account, it was a significant improvement and the prospect to do some more enjoyable work over a longer period.

No brainer.

[SpontaneousOrder]

If the role was mis-sold to me, and it was a long contract, I might bail. With that being said every time it happens it's a learning experience with regards to interviewing clientCo next time.