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Recent content by C1982

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    Handed in my notice, asked to cut it short.

    Thank you - I'll be sure to mention that. Thanks everyone for the help and advice. I've learnt loads this week! Cheers :-D
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    Handed in my notice, asked to cut it short.

    Oh, I see. Thanks. I'll be careful in future. LOL!
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    Handed in my notice, asked to cut it short.

    Thank you! Much appreciated :happy
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    Handed in my notice, asked to cut it short.

    I have a good reputation (so far). Is it really so bad to leave a short term contract for a longer term one? How do I play this in the future?
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    Handed in my notice, asked to cut it short.

    Thank you to you and TheFaQQer for explaining :-) I hope my reputation will be ok but, in all honesty, it's not an agent I hope to use again. They've still not paid me because they keep "forgetting" to put me on their payment system, so I won't be rushing to use them again for work! Thank you :-)
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    Handed in my notice, asked to cut it short.

    It's not going on my CV. Its not a role I was particularly eager to take but did because it's money and it's almost Christmas. I'm not sure what a "tulip reference" is (I'm still new here/to contracting) but I assume it's a black mark against my name. If that's the case, I'll take it on the...
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    Handed in my notice, asked to cut it short.

    Thank you. I keep forgetting that I'm not permanent and I'm a contractor now. This is my second contract and I haven't quite shaken the permanent mind set.
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    Handed in my notice, asked to cut it short.

    Thank you all! Sue - I wasn't being awkward, I've been gracious and willing to help/continue my work as per normal. It was just the atmosphere became awkward. It's a small office with 6 people and everyone hears everyone else's conversations. When she was explaining to this new guy who started...
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    Handed in my notice, asked to cut it short.

    Hi, I'm fairly new to contracting and am still learning a lot! I am 3 weeks in to a 6 week contract. There was a 2 week notice period on my part, 1 week notice period on the clients. I have been offered another contract (longer term, better day rate, closer to home) so gave my notice last Friday...

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