Reply to: Leaving contract early

[heathen666]

If the telco in question is Voda, they change their managers every two weeks so even if you wanted to go back, chances are in four weeks no one would be around to provide a reference.

(For those, earnestly challenged in humour, slightly tongue in cheek but the essence is there.)

It's not Voda, but the deed is done. I tried the sub route but seems like my agency has found a replacement.

[simes]

I'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.

If the telco in question is Voda, they change their managers every two weeks so even if you wanted to go back, chances are in four weeks no one would be around to provide a reference.

(For those, earnestly challenged in humour, slightly tongue in cheek but the essence is there.)

[Spoiler]

I'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.

Could you use a substitute ?

[heathen666]

Don't forget the use of the word 'potentially' in your pro's....

Yes, that's very true!

[Unix]

A 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?

Tell current client you've been offered another gig at 30% more, you would like to stay on but they would need to match it.

[LondonManc]

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.

[northernladuk]

I'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.

Don't forget the use of the word 'potentially' in your pro's....

[heathen666]

A 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'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.

[simes]

A 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?

On first pass, no. But this is based only on how I operate.

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.

[psychocandy]

There 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.

What about the more common 3rd type?

Contractors who complain about other contractors who jump ship but don't admit that they'd do the same given half a chance,

[LondonManc]

I can tell you he doesn't.

Mrs NLUK begs to differ. She can make them both scream like Ned Flanders.

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.

[northernladuk]

You sound like my missus!

I can tell you he doesn't.

[jmo21]

What are you waiting for? a gold star from the client for meekly tolerating their b*llsh!t?

You sound like my missus!

[BR14]

Have you always been a bell end?

Nah, - he's been a ballpoint for a while too

[Old Greg]

What are you waiting for? a gold star from the client for meekly tolerating their b*llsh!t?

Have you always been a bell end?