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Reply to: Contract Re-Newal - Sign Or Terminate ?
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostYou seem to only consider the financials of the situation, rather than the opportunity cost.
His option was to sign up to a crap job, which he admits he absolutely detests being away from the kids, where he knows that he's not going to get any more days off (so a total of 5 days off in 9 months), getting dumped on every day.
Sounds like hell to me - as soon as I stop enjoying a role, I move on. Life is way too short to be doing a job that you hate - if you are enjoying your job then there is no concept of a "work-life balance".
Re read my post again.
I said in the current situation, if there were plenty of roles around then yes, look for something else. In the current climate though, now is the time to put up with a little pain for hopefully some gain in the not too distant future.
Like the last downturn in 2001, if you're out for what agents see a long time, its difficult to get back in (although not impossible).
IMO, now isnt the time to jack in an extension.
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Originally posted by BolshieBastard View PostWhat!? His option was to sign up and have money coming in or not sign up and have no money coming in plus, be sat on the bench for god knows how long.
If there was plenty of roles around, yes, he could take the chance and not sign up. But, now isnt that time.
His option was to sign up to a crap job, which he admits he absolutely detests being away from the kids, where he knows that he's not going to get any more days off (so a total of 5 days off in 9 months), getting dumped on every day.
Sounds like hell to me - as soon as I stop enjoying a role, I move on. Life is way too short to be doing a job that you hate - if you are enjoying your job then there is no concept of a "work-life balance".
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostBest of luck - I didn't see the original post, but I think you're crazy to be doing something that sounds a bit (or more) crap, that you don't seem to enjoy, working for someone who sounds a nightmare, and no chance of holiday for three months.
Rather you than me.
What!? His option was to sign up and have money coming in or not sign up and have no money coming in plus, be sat on the bench for god knows how long.
If there was plenty of roles around, yes, he could take the chance and not sign up. But, now isnt that time.
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Originally posted by Turion View PostGood thing to list the pros and cons. Yes, get these things off your chest by explaining to us the immense hardships you have to endure now that you have the immeasurable burden of a 6 month renewal to face. No harm in that.
Now you can go ahead and sign the renewal which you know you were going to do anyways.
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Originally posted by kaiser78 View PostIn relation to the initial posting, I have today agreed a 3 month extension to my contract from 1st Feb.
Feel relieved having made this decision and appreciate the comments people had posted. CUK is brilliant !
Rather you than me.
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In relation to the initial posting, I have today agreed a 3 month extension to my contract from 1st Feb.
Feel relieved having made this decision and appreciate the comments people had posted. CUK is brilliant !
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Originally posted by kaiser78 View PostHowever my hesitations are largely personal due to i) having to work away from home for 1-2 nights every week and therefore not seeing the family (2 young kids)
Maybe bring up the working from home thing with your boss again and explain this is really an important thing to you - you may be able to agree on 1 day?Last edited by Durbs; 31 December 2008, 11:17.
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A contract in the hand
I found my Children were surprisingly resilient. So long as they understand why you work away they are good at adjusting. A contract in this climate is good.
I'm currently happily ignoring all kinds of rubbish just to make sure the pay cheques come in. Probably a bit wimpish but having gone through the 2002-3 slowdown on the bench I prefer cash for my family to pride.
As to working at home. Try dropping in some work you 'did at home' every so often, you find it easier to work there with all your resources to hand and you may even consider a rate reduction for it.
Until you find something else then swallow it, you know it makes sense.
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Thanks for everyone's comments. Looks like I will be signing on the dotted line again then... If nothing else has helped my reason through pros/cons of signing the extension.
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Well for what its worth I think you should extend. I always believe in expecting the worse and as for 2009 that means many weeks/months on the bench, so I've decided to accept every contract I'm offered next year (if any), once this contract finishes in March.
My wife is expecting our first child in February and so I can understand you wanting to spend time with your family but at what cost.. defaulting on mortgage payments because you cannot find work? Having to tighten your belt and refuse the kids some luxuries because you have to look out for every penny spent? Arguments with your wife because of dwindling finances?Last edited by Scotchpie; 30 December 2008, 11:02.
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Originally posted by kaiser78 View PostIs there any advice/guidance that can be shared to help me assess this maybe from another angle I am seeing currently ?
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