Reply to: Pulling out of Contract after accepting

[moneymoney]

What I was saying is that I have another contract with the correct address which the recruiter needs accepting.

I do understand that I had already accepted the original contract with the wrong address. There is no financial penalty for going back on the contract.

worth checking the contract for a probation period, just to have it up your sleeve if they don't like that you have gone for the other contract.

I had this before as a permie where I accepted an offer, but then went for a different one. Agent wasn't very happy with me but as I was during my "probation" period where either party could give 1 weeks notice and my start date was 3 weeks ago, i just gave notice and there was nothing they could do. Agent said i'd never work for that company as a result, but 2 years later, there i was......

[cloudycontractor]

What I was saying is that I have another contract with the correct address which the recruiter needs accepting.

I do understand that I had already accepted the original contract with the wrong address. There is no financial penalty for going back on the contract.

[seanraaron]

Totally agree.

What I was actually thinking, is that he believes this invalidates the contract, as he made a point that he has not accepted, the amended contract via a portal.
I was, also, trying to point out the original signing still stands.

Maybe, I need a little lie down

I think you're probably right on all counts.

[MrMarkyMark]

Doesn't matter.

The address is not a material factor so the rest of the contract still stands as accepted.

Companies can move addresses or change names during contracts.

However as the agent is thick I would see if they understand this.

Totally agree.

What I was actually thinking, is that he believes this invalidates the contract, as he made a point that he has not accepted, the amended contract via a portal.
I was, also, trying to point out the original signing still stands.

Maybe, I need a little lie down

[seanraaron]

However you paint it, I believe you have still accepted contract A, signed or not.

Hmmm, one for Solomon I think. Does the address invalidate the entire contract?

[SueEllen]

I was talking about this part

Doesn't matter.

The address is not a material factor so the rest of the contract still stands as accepted.

Companies can move addresses or change names during contracts.

However as the agent is thick I would see if they understand this.

[MrMarkyMark]

He said originally that he'd signed it. If that's not the case then he can stall and send it off for review.

I was talking about this part:-

Recruiter A had sent contract A with a mistake in the address so he had to re-issue the contract. He has now re-issued it and I am yet to accept it within the portal.

[LondonManc]

However you paint it, I believe you have still accepted contract A, signed or not.

He said originally that he'd signed it. If that's not the case then he can stall and send it off for review.

[MrMarkyMark]

Quick Update for all those who have taken the time to give me their opinions and tips...

Recruiter A had sent contract A with a mistake in the address so he had to re-issue the contract. He has now re-issued it and I am yet to accept it within the portal.

Following the interview, I have been offered contract B at £450 per day. It seems like it will be more interesting and varied. Also more challenging but I don't mind a challenge. And the drive was real nice so I could get used to doing that every day for 6 months.

Contract A is not due to start for another 3 weeks but as soon as I receive Contract B and have it reviewed by the accountants, I will let Recruiter A know ASAP and I am sure he is going to be fuming.

However you paint it, I believe you have still accepted contract A, signed or not.

[cloudycontractor]

Quick Update for all those who have taken the time to give me their opinions and tips...

Recruiter A had sent contract A with a mistake in the address so he had to re-issue the contract. He has now re-issued it and I am yet to accept it within the portal.

Following the interview, I have been offered contract B at £450 per day. It seems like it will be more interesting and varied. Also more challenging but I don't mind a challenge. And the drive was real nice so I could get used to doing that every day for 6 months.

Contract A is not due to start for another 3 weeks but as soon as I receive Contract B and have it reviewed by the accountants, I will let Recruiter A know ASAP and I am sure he is going to be fuming.

[Yonmons]

There is no moral issue. You are a business. Not Claire Raynor. Turn down B and you might find that A cancels your contract at the last moment. Look after number one.

At the moment you don't even have the gig. Go to interview. It might never be an issue.

Well said, whats all this "they will sue you for losses stuff ?"

How many gigs have I been on when a "new" start contrator failed to appear on the first day. Do whats best for you, your self employed boot on other foot they would oik you out without a care. I sat on the bench weeks last year waiting for a promised gig to start in the end I took another role, I notice this week the promised gig of last year has appeared on job serve, its dog eat dog out their buddy.

[SeekingIT]

Probation Period!!!

If there is a probation period at client A - use this, agents, clients and even some contractors seem to forget this period works both ways,
not just, we don't like you, you don't fit our culture, get yer hat and coat,- also if we don't like the environment, people, etc we can get our hat and
coat ourselves - everyone's happy, check contract if probation period is there, after 1 day - Asta la Vista -

hope works out at client B

[billybiro]

Good Day,

I am new to contracting and accepted my first IT contract last week through recruiter A. This contract is a 45 mile drive each way and is paying £400 per day for 4 months. I actually had an interview arranged for this week through recruiter B for a contract which is 7 mile drive, £500 per day and a minimum of 6 months (likely to extend as it is early project days). I already accepted and signed contract A and tried to cancel the interview for contract B but recruiter B convinced me that I should go to the interview anyway and then decide what is best for me as recruiter A will find somebody in no time.
Obviously recruiter B is going to say that I should go for my benefit when it is simply for his benefit. However, I am stuck as to what is the right thing to do. Contract B is far better on paper and I feel I would benefit most from it but I do not like to mess people around and go back on my word. It is not how I like to act in life where possible.

Interested to know what others think about this...

Hmm.. Let me think:

Contract A: 45 miles, £400 pd, 4 months.
Contract B: 7 miles, £500 pd, 6 months.

Do you prefer "not messing people around" over +£4000 of expected value (and the option of much more EV)???

[psychocandy]

There will be no financial penalty for getting out of contract A.
It is the moral/reputational penalty that concerns me.

Things like being photographed having sex with my cat would concern me as a moral/reputational penalty. Letting down one agent/one client would not.

Just for the record- the cat always turns me down....

[MrMarkyMark]

Now who's kissing ass?

Hmmmmm...not really...there are plenty of times when we have had a debate, on here, we don't always agree.
You don't have to be kissing someones ass to suggest they are pragmatic .