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Previously on "Leaving a Contract Early, Anything I need to be Aware Of?"
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Agree with everyone else. If you've been there a while then do whats best for you.
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Originally posted by MikhailCompo View PostI'm 7 months into an 18 month contract.
I don't work in this industry just for the money, I genuinely love creating smart and efficient solutions to problems. I was hired to introduce automation into a highly manual process (they literally build domains with 500 page 'next next finish documents') and reduce the volume of documentation. And also oversee these installations overseas.
So from Oct to Xmas I basically updated some fking word documents. No money or mandate to introduce and changes, "but it's all ok cos they might send you abroad..."
Neither of those things have changed, no travel and still barely made an impact on the main task. On top of this they are doing me to do some admin tasks unpaid which adds insult to injury.
I think the crux is the lack of job satisfaction has seriously affected me, day in day out miserable day job ive struggled with.
The lost I've applied for is in London for much better money and a Fin org, I want Fin org experience as many of those roles require previous exp. so if I get it I am thinking it's a good stepping stone.
I am jumping too soon?
Should I be happier with what I have?
Is getting a foot in the door of bank IT worth the move?
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Unfortunately, welcome to the world of contracting. Companies sometimes hire contractors to do the tulip they can't get the permies to do. If you're spinning your wheels, why not spend some time upskilling in something else?
I can related to the being bored thing, but it could be the other way around and you're bored AND not being paid....
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Wow - 18 months. Leaving after 7 months isn't something you should be too worried about, and another year doing something you hate isn't going to do you much good.
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Jump it. 7 months is fine as long as you have other gig on hand. if that was only 2 months in it would look bad on your CV.
Just make sure you leave on good terms with both the client and agency. Transition your stuff to other contractor , give them fair notice (not necessarily 2 weeks!) etc
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Thanks for responding, I am after feedback like this.
I'm 7 months into an 18 month contract.
I don't work in this industry just for the money, I genuinely love creating smart and efficient solutions to problems. I was hired to introduce automation into a highly manual process (they literally build domains with 500 page 'next next finish documents') and reduce the volume of documentation. And also oversee these installations overseas.
So from Oct to Xmas I basically updated some fking word documents. No money or mandate to introduce and changes, "but it's all ok cos they might send you abroad..."
Neither of those things have changed, no travel and still barely made an impact on the main task. On top of this they are doing me to do some admin tasks unpaid which adds insult to injury.
Flipside is I have an hour's commute, no overheads so the average pay is not too bad.
I think the crux is the lack of job satisfaction has seriously affected me, day in day out miserable day job ive struggled with.
The lost I've applied for is in London for much better money and a Fin org, I want Fin org experience as many of those roles require previous exp. so if I get it I am thinking it's a good stepping stone.
I am jumping too soon?
Should I be happier with what I have?
Is getting a foot in the door of bank IT worth the move?
Appreciate hearing peoples views, I am still a contractor newbie really....
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OP - How long have you been there as NLUK says?
It never ceases to amaze me how a lot of clients don't seem in any rush when a contractor turns up. Number of times with no desk, PC, login sorted etc. Then, of course, no-one wants to spend time with the newbie going over things. Its annoying and does your head in but thats the way it is.
As NLUK says, do you REALLY want to bail first gig?
International travel - surely you didn't take the gig because of this? Surely no-one is going to can a gig because client has had a bit of rethink on that? Yeh ok if thats your bag then nice if you get it. Same with SC. Last client said we'll get you SC cleared, then they changed their mind. Pity but I wasn't going to can gig over it.
p.s. Opted out - so?
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You are bailing in your first contract because you have nothing to do?? How long have you been there?
I get that being bored in contracts can be soul destroying but I don't think it's the best reason to be leaving a gig what with the PS just shedding a ton of contractors and the market not being the best.
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Leaving a Contract Early, Anything I need to be Aware Of?
My current contract is a bit tulip, anything I need to be aware of before I get another and leave? I was encouraged to opt out so I did, this is my first contract.
Basically, there is not enough work for myself and another contractor so we're both scratching around for stuff to do. Also, no international travel has materialised as was promised.
My notice period is two weeks according to agency contract.Tags: None
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