Reply to: What would you do

[FarmerPalmer]

You have started a contract that runs 10 months. It's close to home, good rate and you can do the work in your sleep. However in the first week you realise that it's not challenging at all, the role is smaller than initially described and you will probably spend more time posting on this site than anything else. Would you take it easy for 10 months and keep a low profile or would you try find something slightly more challenging?

enjoy having the extra time at home, and if you aren't too busy then use the time to update your skillset.

[wendigo100]

You have started a contract that runs 10 months. It's close to home, good rate and you can do the work in your sleep. However in the first week you realise that it's not challenging at all, the role is smaller than initially described and you will probably spend more time posting on this site than anything else. Would you take it easy for 10 months and keep a low profile or would you try find something slightly more challenging?

Does the name of the client or the project add kudos to your CV?

[shoes]

Brain death is definitely more likely to occur first than the end of this contract. Am sure a well-trained monkey could do this...ahh well 10 more months of billing here we come.

Enjoy it. Most people have to work for a living, and work hard at that. You're getting much more money that they are as well. You can't have everything.

[rb621]

Me too

I'm in the same boat too. Few weeks into a 3 month contract and expecting to do VB6 and VB.Net development role but turns out its VBScript only.
No technical challenge what-so-ever.
Plus there's no real work yet - it's all backed up with the analysts so I'm twiddling my thumbs waiting for something to do.
Yes it's local, the people are nice but 3 more months of VBScript?
The rate is not great either but that's secondary here.

Basically, and yes it's partly my fault, but I was sold a role that was way below my technical ability and experience, with an agency keen to put anyone into the job regardless of suitability for all concerned.

Your time on this earth is limited, so look at the finances, look at the market and consider do you really want to spend 10 months doing something you hate - it will affect your life in many negative ways.

Start your search, give notice and find something you enjoy.
That's what I'm doing.

[TheFaQQer]

Have a look at anything else you could be doing that might be useful.

I've installed a database on my laptop here, and have a few other things to keep me entertained when I'm not posting here - picking up new skills while still doing my project work.

[Muttley08]

Sometimes depends what your last contact was like - if it was a barsteward, it's nice to have an easy one for a while - but two like that in a row can be a nightmare.

Take up more hobbies and post abuse on here sounds good!!

[oracleslave]

Brain death is definitely more likely to occur first than the end of this contract. Am sure a well-trained monkey could do this...ahh well 10 more months of billing here we come.

[richard-af]

I'm doing the Oracle DBA equivalent of kitchen portering, right now. Was doing lots of luvverly techy stuff, until about 6 weeks ago.

I'm studying a few Oracle thingies at home, morning & night, to get more £££ next gig. Doing sweet FA at work makes it easier for my brain come study time. So, not too bad, I suppose.

[kingshuk]

Would you take it easy for 10 months and keep a low profile

Yes. Plus polish up skills, work on company website/Plan B/post regularly in tech forums (with said website address) etc etc. Enjoy the good time while it lasts.

[bellymonster]

We could form a club.

I'm in the same boat, I've got 3 months left but I pretty much know it will be renewed for another 3 months.

What will come first, the end of the contract or brain death?

Plus I work with a right drama queen, who is well out of his depth.
The job was actually easier when he was on holiday!

[richard-af]

I'm in the same boat. It's bloody terrible (really). Only staying-on as my off-shore counterpart is away for a bit. Then it's CV-sending, Agent-dealing time again pour moi.

[robnjc]

Only you can answer that.

I'm in a similar situation but after several years of commuting 2+ hours a day I'm enjoying the extra time at home.

[TheFaQQer]

All of the above, take the money and work from home on a Monday......god I hate Monday's!

And a Friday.

[Sundance]

That's what I'd do, plus keep posting on here.

All of the above, take the money and work from home on a Monday......god I hate Monday's!

[TheFaQQer]

I'd see the contract through and use the spare time for business development. (i.e. keep skills up to date or learn new ones)

Cheers

That's what I'd do, plus keep posting on here.