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Originally posted by heathen666 View PostI'm in the same boat but I'm only two weeks into my current contract!
Problem is that I'm in a contract with a major Telco and it'd probably mean burning bridges with them and the agency.
(For those, earnestly challenged in humour, slightly tongue in cheek but the essence is there.)
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Originally posted by heathen666 View PostI'm in the same boat but I'm only two weeks into my current contract!
A job I interviewed for over the summer has suddenly offered a 12 month contract which is closer to home, better job and a 12 month contract.
Problem is that I'm in a contract with a major Telco and it'd probably mean burning bridges with them and the agency.
I've been contracting for 25 years now and this is the first time ever I'm considering giving notice.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostDon't forget the use of the word 'potentially' in your pro's....
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Originally posted by Syd View PostA few months in my current contract, it's a very decent gig and interesting project. However, got another one offered for 20% more because my niche skills is rare on the market.
Should I take it?
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I've found that the smaller the company, the more likely they are to give you no notice if they're calling time on your gig. Unless you're staying away versus being able to stay at home, then you clearly took the telco gig on because it's acceptable.
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Originally posted by heathen666 View PostI'm in the same boat but I'm only two weeks into my current contract!
A job I interviewed for over the summer has suddenly offered a 12 month contract which is closer to home, better job and a 12 month contract.
Problem is that I'm in a contract with a major Telco and it'd probably mean burning bridges with them and the agency.
I've been contracting for 25 years now and this is the first time ever I'm considering giving notice.
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Originally posted by Syd View PostA few months in my current contract, it's a very decent gig and interesting project. However, got another one offered for 20% more because my niche skills is rare on the market.
Should I take it?
A job I interviewed for over the summer has suddenly offered a 12 month contract which is closer to home, better job and a 12 month contract.
Problem is that I'm in a contract with a major Telco and it'd probably mean burning bridges with them and the agency.
I've been contracting for 25 years now and this is the first time ever I'm considering giving notice.
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Originally posted by Syd View PostA few months in my current contract, it's a very decent gig and interesting project. However, got another one offered for 20% more because my niche skills is rare on the market.
Should I take it?
I daresay, long term, it would not make any real difference as there are hundreds of agents and hundreds of contract gigs. But it is the precedence you set for yourself. Do it once, and it could become de rigueur, and maybe then you get a rep for contract breaking. Contracting in industry areas can still be a small world.
I get asked by agents all the time if I would be prepared to drop out of a gig for their offering. I ask them if they would like to be the agent on the receiving end of my dropping out... Thereafter, there is usually a silence.
Anyway, it has to be your decision as I am sure the 20% cannot be the Only factor. Work content, commute, working environment also probably playing a part. Am sure you will make the right decision for yourself. Good luck.
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Originally posted by billybiro View PostThere are two types of contractors in this world. Those that complain about other contractors jumping ship from one gig to the next for extra $$$. And those that jump ship from one gig to the next for that sweet, sweet extra $$$. Don't be the first type.
Contractors who complain about other contractors who jump ship but don't admit that they'd do the same given half a chance,
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI can tell you he doesn't.
Anyway, back on topic.
I'd say that it depends on how big the niche market that you operate in - is it small enough that you'll become know at all key clients and agents as a contract breaker?
Having a word with the agent for the current gig is probably suicide - it will simply alert him to advertise your position and get you binned off from the client anyway.
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Originally posted by jmo21 View Post
You sound like my missus!
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