Turned down the "gig"

Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!

You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

mos replied

29 November 2012, 12:13
Originally posted by kingcook View Post

Yep - never turned down client before (only done contracting for 3-ish years)

Anyway... on the plus side, had another interview next day and got the gig too!! This time managed to get a statement about scope of work, so all good

congratulations, have
Leave a comment:
kingcook replied

29 November 2012, 11:41
Originally posted by prozak View Post

you've never turned down a client before?

Yep - never turned down client before (only done contracting for 3-ish years)

Anyway... on the plus side, had another interview next day and got the gig too!! This time managed to get a statement about scope of work, so all good
Leave a comment:
prozak replied

27 November 2012, 17:10
Originally posted by kingcook View Post

Well, first time it's happened. I turned the gig down after getting an offer.

When it came to getting the scope of work agreed in writing after interview the client wasn't interested. They wanted me to move me around doing various tasks as they saw fit. They weren't even interested in having something as vague as "Maintains, updates and bug fixes X".

I'd be expected to "muck in" with the rest of the "team"

Not sure I went about it the right way though. I cited my reasons for defining scope as not wanting to be under D&C with regards to IR35, probably should have said some business reason such as my insurances would be invalid, etc. Mind you, moments earlier they mentioned that they weren't interested in me having any PI insurance.

It's probably for the best that this was bought up before I started on site

you've never turned down a client before?

Very valid business reason. It's up to you to select the best opportunities for your company. This sounds like it was going to add costs or other issues.
Leave a comment:
SimonMac replied

27 November 2012, 17:01
I think protecting yourself from IR35 is business reasons, if you are doing something you know is gonna put your business as risk.
Leave a comment:
kingcook started a topic Turned down the "gig"

27 November 2012, 16:57
Turned down the "gig"

Well, first time it's happened. I turned the gig down after getting an offer.

When it came to getting the scope of work agreed in writing after interview the client wasn't interested. They wanted me to move me around doing various tasks as they saw fit. They weren't even interested in having something as vague as "Maintains, updates and bug fixes X".

I'd be expected to "muck in" with the rest of the "team"

Not sure I went about it the right way though. I cited my reasons for defining scope as not wanting to be under D&C with regards to IR35, probably should have said some business reason such as my insurances would be invalid, etc. Mind you, moments earlier they mentioned that they weren't interested in me having any PI insurance.

It's probably for the best that this was bought up before I started on site
Tags: None