Get with the programme fellas - ask for more cash and make sure you are on 2 weeks or no zero notice period.
They say no - you walk, they say yes, you have extra cash and a get out clause.
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Originally posted by Dark Black View PostHowever for various project-related reasons (which I wasn't aware of prior to accepting the extension) I'd really like to walk away and not renew at this time.
If they're not willing to see your expert point of view then tell them that as the conditions/requirements/project direction has changed then you will not be able to formally accept the extension.
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This thread is recommending far too much unnecessary deviousness I think. Your verbal acceptance signified an intention to stay on, but things have changed. No shame in that. You haven't signed anything. It happens all the time: If I had £1 for every time I'd been told "We're going to need you for this piece of work...oh no, it's been canned" I'd be a good few quids richer.
Just tell them you're no longer in a position to do it, for whatever reason. 3 weeks is ample notice for them to make other arrangements. If you do want to come back at a later date, suggest when you'll be available. If you do it all honestly and professionally, chances are there will be no loss of goodwill.
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Originally posted by Wilmslow View PostThe way I see it, if you want to walk for good, walk.
If you want to stay in good relationships, extend! Address any challenges and remain professional.
Sounds like you will not be able to walk, then ever return.
I'll think on it some more (as I always do) but I might lose the will to live if I do stay on given what I know now....
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I had a similar situation. Had been extended 3 times and had been there 2 years. They insisted however, that for my next extension that they had to "interview" me again. I accepted the interview, which incidentally was a week AFTER my contract ended. I took the hint and got another gig to start staight away. When I rang to say I wasn't coming back they seemed quite understanding.
However....6 months down the line, I still see my old job being advertised. As my current contract was coming to an end I contacted my old boss "no problem..we'll have you back (no training needed you see)"
Strangely though, I didn't even get an interview.
Someone in Human Remains had sifted me out
My old boss "Knew nothing about it and would get back to me"
He didn't - I took the hint again
(it was a government contract btw)
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Exercise you right of substitution. You are ir35 compliant, I assume.
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Originally posted by Dark Black View PostSo.... I find myself in a situation that I'd rather not be in.
Having enjoyed several consecutive stints with the current client, I've just (verbally) accepted another extension (due to start in a few weeks time).
However for various project-related reasons (which I wasn't aware of prior to accepting the extension) I'd really like to walk away and not renew at this time.
Generally I'd go with the professional approach and stick it out till the end but seeing as I've not even started the extension yet I'd now like to walk away when my current contract expires (in about 3 weeks).
I don't want to p!ss the client off as we've had a good relationship so far and I can see the chance of future work. Any suggestions for the best way to get out of this?
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Originally posted by Ardesco View PostWouldn't it be terrible if something horrible happened to a member of family you haven't seen for ages and meant you had to drop everything and rush over to <place far away> to support them for an indefinate period of time....
You would have to apologise and refuse the contract extension because of this problem, but you could let them know when it is all sorted so that they can contact you again for any work you may be able to do for them in the future.
Someone I knew had a habit of breaking his leg every so often and not being able to get to client site for eight weeks at a time...
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Wouldn't it be terrible if something horrible happened to a member of family you haven't seen for ages and meant you had to drop everything and rush over to <place far away> to support them for an indefinate period of time....
You would have to apologise and refuse the contract extension because of this problem, but you could let them know when it is all sorted so that they can contact you again for any work you may be able to do for them in the future.
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What's your notice period? You could just give notice.
Talk to the client - explain you have had a change of mind / personal circumstances / whatever you can think of. Offer to extend but only until they find a replacement and for a maximum of a month.
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Originally posted by Dark Black View PostSo.... I find myself in a situation that I'd rather not be in.
Having enjoyed several consecutive stints with the current client, I've just (verbally) accepted another extension (due to start in a few weeks time).
However for various project-related reasons (which I wasn't aware of prior to accepting the extension) I'd really like to walk away and not renew at this time.
Generally I'd go with the professional approach and stick it out till the end but seeing as I've not even started the extension yet I'd now like to walk away when my current contract expires (in about 3 weeks).
I don't want to p!ss the client off as we've had a good relationship so far and I can see the chance of future work. Any suggestions for the best way to get out of this?
If you want to stay in good relationships, extend! Address any challenges and remain professional.
Sounds like you will not be able to walk, then ever return.
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Best way to cancel a previously agreed extension
So.... I find myself in a situation that I'd rather not be in.
Having enjoyed several consecutive stints with the current client, I've just (verbally) accepted another extension (due to start in a few weeks time).
However for various project-related reasons (which I wasn't aware of prior to accepting the extension) I'd really like to walk away and not renew at this time.
Generally I'd go with the professional approach and stick it out till the end but seeing as I've not even started the extension yet I'd now like to walk away when my current contract expires (in about 3 weeks).
I don't want to p!ss the client off as we've had a good relationship so far and I can see the chance of future work. Any suggestions for the best way to get out of this?Tags: None
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