Reply to: Going To Reject Contract Re-Newal

[Fred Bloggs]

Well done, I hope you feel better soon. It will be better than having a breakdown brought on by stress and over work. I know that for a fact.

[The Agents View]

Well, I've done the deed today.

Reaction was expected lead balloon but stayed calm and explained my side, highlighting that am running the contract out not quitting early. Decison accepted and I have offered to stay on for an extra 2 weeks after the contract ends for 3 days per week to ensure smooth handover.

As explained to them I want to leave on good terms so am happy to do this.
Feel very relieved...

Thanks again to all.

Congratulations. As others have said - looking after yourself is more important than any client deadline, any agents margin, and any contract - the world will keep on spinning, and you'll soon be feeling tip top again.

If you have any issues with the agent, the logical answer should prevail - ultimately by being on site at a sub-standard level you affect thier brand (some won't give a toss about this) and jeapordise future business for them. If they have any brains (and yes, I know many of them don't) then they'll be happy to work with you again, as you've built the trust that you're in this to protect all parties - not just for your own personal gain. It might not be true, but ultimately perception = reality.

Glad you've made a firm decision - good luck with the DIY, and hope you find a less stressful gig soon....

TAV

[kaiser78]

Well, I've done the deed today.

Sorry just to clarify - by that I meant I told clientco that I will not be re-newing at the end of contract...

[kaiser78]

Well, I've done the deed today.

Reaction was expected lead balloon but stayed calm and explained my side, highlighting that am running the contract out not quitting early. Decison accepted and I have offered to stay on for an extra 2 weeks after the contract ends for 3 days per week to ensure smooth handover.

As explained to them I want to leave on good terms so am happy to do this.
Feel very relieved...

Thanks again to all.

[garyphipps]

Gazzer! is that really U? this is the other shop steward from TEL

erm, no.
I think there's more than one of me.....

[lukemg]

DONT pack it in, think carefully, did the same myself start of 08, then got benched for 4 long and stressful months. I should have stayed and started looking elsewhere, you get something else and there are 10 ways to walk starting with sitting them down and explaining you want to leave (who wants to keep someone in that zone ?)
Also, start standing up for yourself and learn to say no, will work wonders to deflect some of the pressure.
Change other aspects outside work, book some weekends away with missus, get some new golf clubs, car, learn how to ride a motorbike blah blah. Don't spend your time away from work worrying about your time there.
You are in a rut but I can work virtually anywhere for 13 weeks, short of actual physical harm and 13 weeks on the couch is just as bad after the first 2 or 3 weeks...

[chris79]

Good choice dude, now that you've set your mind on the decision, move onward and upward. Take a bit of time out and enjoy it! I hope the client/agent end up worse off as a result of their bullsh*t attitude. Let us know what happens (if anything)!!

[NotAllThere]

I'd agree about the negotiation, but don't say anything about stress, tiredness etc. Simply - they want you to renew, they lose out if you don't. Insist on something you could handle. Maybe a four day week, after having had 2 weeks off at the end of your current contract.

[weboo]

Your health is your wealth, so go with what you feel is right. Everyones circumstances are different. Some have had no work all year, others are lucky to be in work still - so you received very mixed comments (namby pamby get on with it, health is mroe important etc etc)

Do you have any substitution clauses in your contract? As you could simply renew and recruit someone else to do the last month for you - at the same time giving your support when needed on phone/email etc etc.

You get a cut of the rate and at least not totally stitching up the client. You certainly wouldnt feel any worse cos you'll know better than them who can do the job etc

Just an idea

[Ivor Bigun]

Thanks for everyone's comments and offering both points of view to stay or go.

Have decided not to re-new the contract and feel relieved with this decision now, confident this is the right decision.

Again thanks for your inputs.

Kaiser, I read your earlier thread about renewing this gig. Reckon you've been burning yourself out in the field - Not good.

Time to get "real". The best way? DIY and Exercise.
Make your wife pleased by doing things to make her home better.
Mow the lawn, paint a room or sort out the garage.

Whatever you do, make an improvement to you and your wife's environment.
The exercise will do you good and the result of your work will refresh your belief in yourself.
Don't let the oncoming self doubt swamp you and steal a few weeks. As soon as you're free, start straight away.

The "rest" idea will only keep you miserable. Get back on track and you'll feel fine and you'll laugh about it one day. You'll think "what a good idea that was" etc.

[DiscoStu]

Gazzer! is that really U? this is the other shop steward from TEL

You're in a union? Burn him

[GCR99]

It really comes down to what YOU want to do doesn't it?

I've only worked 12 days this year, so I would say WORK while you can!

It's all about the work/life balance..... it's difficult to get it right whether you are a contractor or a permie!!

Perhaps you should be asking those close to you rather than us lot?

Whatever you choose, I hope you feel better for it.
Good luck.

Gazzer! is that really U? this is the other shop steward from TEL

[kaiser78]

Thanks for everyone's comments and offering both points of view to stay or go.

Have decided not to re-new the contract and feel relieved with this decision now, confident this is the right decision.

Again thanks for your inputs.

[Tensai]

...you will be no good to them with a coronary.

... unless you've fininshed the project first, at which point they won't give a flying foo-bar

[Fred Bloggs]

Rational negotiation and in your situation you lose absolutely nothing by trying.

Good advice.

Advantage Bloggs.