Reply to: speak up and leave or sit here and keep invoicing

[billybiro]

so the results are in, project leads says no worries we'll look at it when you get back from your holiday and we'll also look to see if there is any other project you can jump on.

They are aware of the situation, so I don't feel bad about taking their money for nothing, I have something to come back to after my holidays and if no other projects come up I can bail out quickly upon my return, I would say that's worked out quite well.

Honesty, always the best policy

Good job. And even if there's no further work on another project for you when you get back from your holiday, you simply thank the client for their time and the work they've provided you so far, give them a firm handshake and hand them your business card as you're leaving, reminding them that you'd greatly appreciate their consideration should further work materialise in the future as it sounds like you'll be leaving on very amicable terms!

This is how a solid personal network of ex-clients and potential future work is built!

[northernladuk]

Wow. Fast turn around and good result. Just be careful of 'jumping on another project' Do it properly so it doesn't look like D&C, Moo, part and parcel etc.

What a world apart from PC's problem.
Nice result.

[Support Monkey]

so the results are in, project leads says no worries we'll look at it when you get back from your holiday and we'll also look to see if there is any other project you can jump on.

They are aware of the situation, so I don't feel bad about taking their money for nothing, I have something to come back to after my holidays and if no other projects come up I can bail out quickly upon my return, I would say that's worked out quite well.

Honesty, always the best policy

[billybiro]

"I was so good I left the contract 2 months early as I had completed all the deliverables, and now I'm available to you."

You'd say that, however, many clients, like many agents, would hear: "I had to leave the contract 2 months early because I wasn't any good".

Whilst we know that it's great to fully deliver your clients' requirements early to a high standard of workmanship that the client is very happy with, many people just don't see that as an option or even as possible.

[billybiro]

...the permies can soon get the hump if they see you taking the p*ss

And you'd care about this because???

[curtis]

I know you have decided but if it was me and I had a holiday coming up that close and needed the money like you mentioned (or even if I didn't to be honest) I would hang on until I get back from my hols given its only a matter of weeks away and get a few weeks after for some extra cash after holiday spending! I would rather start looking for new roles after my holiday rather than before if I had a choice.

[VillageContractor]

Cheers everyone, have emailed the Project lead and told him the situation and advised I will clear off when I go on my holiday if they want so put the ball in their court, we'll see what they say.

PS: I don't see there being enough work for part time so not really an option in this case

You don't hang about

[northernladuk]

Cheers everyone, have emailed the Project lead and told him the situation and advised I will clear off when I go on my holiday if they want so put the ball in their court, we'll see what they say.

PS: I don't see there being enough work for part time so not really an option in this case

Might be too late and you might have already done it but try and phrase it in a positive way that you are delivering them a saving. Give them a solution if that makes sense. Sounds like you have and it will certainly look much better than 'I've got nothing to do what do you suggest' if you get me.

[Support Monkey]

Cheers everyone, have emailed the Project lead and told him the situation and advised I will clear off when I go on my holiday if they want so put the ball in their court, we'll see what they say.

PS: I don't see there being enough work for part time so not really an option in this case

[LondonManc]

"I was so good I left the contract 2 months early as I had completed all the deliverables, and now I'm available to you."

Correct, but only if you can deliver everything and you haven't got dependencies.

[Lance]

First question at your next interview in June:

"Support Monkey, tell me what you've achieved in the last six months at your previous client?"

"I was so good I left the contract 2 months early as I had completed all the deliverables, and now I'm available to you."

[LondonManc]

First question at your next interview in June:

"Support Monkey, tell me what you've achieved in the last six months at your previous client?"

[Support Monkey]

I've slogged through gigs trying to keep busy just to keep invoicing and someone will know so you aint kidding everyone and it's brain numbing work which can destroy your confidence for the next gig. I wouldn't be doing it again. I came contracting to not have to do this anymore.

Got to agree with that, I'm with you whilst I need the money there is nothing worse than coming in trying to find stuff to do for the sake of it and like you say the permies can soon get the hump if they see you taking the p*ss

[northernladuk]

Good idea I never thought of that.

It is but the chance of picking up another part time client is pretty slim to say the least.

[Support Monkey]

3. Point out you are under utilized atm and offer to go part time.

Keeps some money coming in, you save the project some cash, you get to relax and not worry about being found out, and maybe pickup another client on the side.

Good idea I never thought of that.