Originally posted by SueEllen
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Originally posted by Stevie Wonder Boy View PostTwo ways to look at it ... Start networking hard for a start after the Easter break, if you get something that looks better than what you have, give notice and move on. If not, and you are harbouring a grudge then keep trying to go. Other than that enjoy your time off and keep billing after Easter - Welcome to Contracting
I have a plan B that I work on during furloughs and between contracts so I would think along those lines too. Use the time constructively or else just enjoy the time off with your family
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2 weeks! Just think thats £1000s lost
Well actually no, we shouldn't think like that. The deliverables aren't going to disappear so you'll get the money eventually.
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Originally posted by chicane View PostIt's sometimes difficult to tell if people on this board are taking the p*ss.
Thankfully they pay well above market rate for the local area so I don't feel compelled to make any demands on the money side of things. I'd be pretty narked off if my current rate was broadly in line with market though.
You may already be on a very good rate, but you're not going to ask for +10% at renewal because you want the money. It's to make a point to the client that two can play at the game of making arbitrary alterations to conditions when it suits them.
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Originally posted by washed up contractor View PostAnd the problem is?
Contractor: "Thanks".
Client: "Ah. It's the 'wrong' time of year, so you're on a 6 month furlough."
Contractor: "Thanks. This contract of yours is proving highly valuable!"
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Originally posted by Stevie Wonder Boy View PostTwo ways to look at it ... Start networking hard for a start after the Easter break, if you get something that looks better than what you have, give notice and move on. If not, and you are harbouring a grudge then keep trying to go. Other than that enjoy your time off and keep billing after Easter - Welcome to Contracting
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Originally posted by radish2008 View PostThat's almost exactly what it is. Tell them your rate is +10% at renewal.
Thankfully they pay well above market rate for the local area so I don't feel compelled to make any demands on the money side of things. I'd be pretty narked off if my current rate was broadly in line with market though.
Originally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyWelcome to Contracting
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When I worked at Imperial College, they shut down over Easter but that was everyone not just contractors. They used the time for maintenance that couldn't be done with grubby students etc on site.
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Originally posted by Scruff View PostI know that Cheltenham has furlongs, and they don't pony up...
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Originally posted by washed up contractor View PostAnd the problem is?
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Originally posted by chicane View PostI was just looking to establish if the concept of an "Easter furlough" (or a furlough at any other non-Christmas time of year) was an emerging trend and something to watch out for. It feels a bit like it might be emerging as a more contemporary incarnation of the "take it or leave it" mid-contract rate cuts that were commonplace 7-8 years ago.
You can stand down now.
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostSome companies have summer furlongs.
I had one once
The problem with your Easter furlong is that Easter is early this year so it is probably going to be cold.
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Originally posted by chicane View PostI've just been notified that ClientCo intend to impose a 2 week Easter furlough on all contractors. I understand furloughs are common around Christmas, but this is new. It's a good thing they pay well for the local market.
Does anybody else have experience of non-Christmas furloughs?
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