No termination notice terms for me

[Taita]

Sucking it up as your penitence for not reading the contract seems the obvious route.

What's the root cause of the problem?

Penitence? Good Catholics say Penance. The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled?....

[LondonManc]

You say dangerous, but what's the worse that can happen? Marched off site is what the OP wants.

You're not going to be in breach of contract if you are not capable of delivering and say so.
I agree that we lack details (as we always do) so I am assuming that the OP is being honest with us, and the deliverables are different to what was discussed (or is in a schedule).

Safest bet of course is to suck it up for 3 months, but that's dangerous if you're out of your depth as well.

I was thinking of something more diplomatic to allow for repeat business. Without the OP's input, though, we can only guess at what the problem is.

[Lance]

Dangerous suggestion without knowing the full story Lance

You say dangerous, but what's the worse that can happen? Marched off site is what the OP wants.

You're not going to be in breach of contract if you are not capable of delivering and say so.
I agree that we lack details (as we always do) so I am assuming that the OP is being honest with us, and the deliverables are different to what was discussed (or is in a schedule).

Safest bet of course is to suck it up for 3 months, but that's dangerous if you're out of your depth as well.

[northernladuk]

Lol. I'd never rock up to a client and say that. Even though he's bailing early it's not inconceivable he could leave on good terms so might come back. Not a chance after telling a client you aren't any goodm

[LondonManc]

tell the client that it's not what you were expecting, and that it's not something you are really very good at, and rather than just burn their money you'd prefer to leave unless they have something more suitable. They are likely to appreciate your honesty and help you out the door with no notice (or find you something more suitable).
Don't discuss with the agent as they'll be the most likely to shaft you IMO. Normally the agent would be the 1st call but without a contractual leg to stand on avoid it.

Dangerous suggestion without knowing the full story Lance

Agree with the part about circumventing the agent. While the agent often doesn't like it, if the client dictates to them what's happening, they generally play ball if they want future business.

[Lance]

I recently picked up a short contract directly with the client and everything seemed all right but a month in the project turned out to be not what i was expecting and I am considering giving my termination notice. However upon close inspection of the contract I found out (i know, silly me, didnt properly check it in the first place) that in the termination clause there's only information about the Client giving me 1 month notice if they're not happy but nothing about me. What are my rights and what do I do in this situation?

tell the client that it's not what you were expecting, and that it's not something you are really very good at, and rather than just burn their money you'd prefer to leave unless they have something more suitable. They are likely to appreciate your honesty and help you out the door with no notice (or find you something more suitable).
Don't discuss with the agent as they'll be the most likely to shaft you IMO. Normally the agent would be the 1st call but without a contractual leg to stand on avoid it.

[LondonManc]

Sucking it up as your penitence for not reading the contract seems the obvious route.

What's the root cause of the problem?

[psychocandy]

OP not knowing what you signed up for is pretty bad to be honest.

How long is the gig for? If its only three months and there are no other reasons I'd say tough suck it up. Next time read the contract.

There are clients out there who will no way accept a contractor notice period unfortunately. Im in one at the moment.

Can be a problem of course. Im currently trying to negotiate my way out of one at the moment - but thats due to personal circumstances not because I dont like it.

Not sure if the "do something stupuid and get them to terminate" is such a good idea.

[SlipTheJab]

OP you says it's short term, 3 month contract? Less? For the sake of professional courtesy and not burning bridges would it not be prudent to see it out? I had the same issue at a previous client but stuck out the 4 month contract, guess what... 2 years later I was back there for a 9 month stretch, if I'd bailed on the first one there would be no good will which got me the second role direct as I kept in touch with the PM and resourcing managers.

[northernladuk]

Is it not what you are expecting or what is detailed in your schedule? I'm sorry OP but a contractor not reading their contract is just mehhh. Even if it's just the absolute basics like this.

If the work is totally different to the schedule you 'might' be able to work your way out of it. If you've no schedule you are screwed.

Did you get it checked by a professional?

[bluetoaster]

You could punch a member of staff - but choose one no one likes.

I wouldn't advise this but it did work for a contractor at ClientCo recently.

[SueEllen]

Get them to get rid of you.

You could punch a member of staff - but choose one no one likes.

[ba55meister]

I recently picked up a short contract directly with the client and everything seemed all right but a month in the project turned out to be not what i was expecting and I am considering giving my termination notice. However upon close inspection of the contract I found out (i know, silly me, didnt properly check it in the first place) that in the termination clause there's only information about the Client giving me 1 month notice if they're not happy but nothing about me. What are my rights and what do I do in this situation?

thanks