Reply to: SMS to Client Mgr..!!

[Darren_Test]

thanks

Thanks guys...Much appreciated..am closing this thread then..

[realityhack]

I did not loose that extn..very next day I informed my client I am OK with extn..so no damage on that front....

Fair dos. Good disaster recovery there.
So let the situation blow over with this ideal client and don't make a fuss. Managers move on and this one sounds like a proper numpty. Be professional and ask the agent nicely if they can keep an eye out on this clientco for you. Then carry on applying for everything you see like this never happened.

If you get the gig, do what Ivor Bigun says and keep schtum.

[Darren_Test]

Absolutely. I can't believe you dumped your current contract without having the new gig properly in the bag. Could you not have bought some time with currentclientco? Can you backtrack and get back in for an extension?

I did not loose that extn..very next day I informed my client I am OK with extn..so no damage on that front....

But the fact being I am very keen to work with the other client as they are just 10 min drive away for me & many roles are appearing from them now a days..

[realityhack]

I don't believe anything anyone tells me in the whole process until I have a sheet of paper for me to sign the contract.

Unfortunately, my cynicism is quite often justified.

Absolutely. I can't believe you dumped your current contract without having the new gig properly in the bag. Could you not have bought some time with currentclientco? Can you backtrack and get back in for an extension?

[GardenGirl]

I'd say don't worry about it. You might not get something else with them immediately but if they are a big company they won't have a clue about this in a week or so time. I've seen this happen myself with staff members returning who were escorted of site, ultimately if you are the right person for the job they won't care, and judging by your post the manager in question probably has a rubbish reputation so this will reflect worse on him than you. What sort of manager runs to HR with a message apart from one that was already on dodgy ground for behaving unprofessionally and was trying to cover their own back.

That said you should learn from this and not use such an informal route of communication again for this sort of thing.

[smiff]

Surely not...He was very genuine & eager to get me on board very next week onwards..Also remember agency issued draft offer letter to me only after client's confirmation...

I don't believe anything anyone tells me in the whole process until I have a sheet of paper for me to sign the contract.

Unfortunately, my cynicism is quite often justified.

[SuperZ]

no list of that sort this time of the year...

That`s why agencies and some clients can take the pi** during times like these because they know they can get away with it.

I`m suprised the agency gave them your phone no without your permission. He shouldn`t of called you directly without your permission so the interview should of been organised via the agency. You shouldn`t of texted him but it is still surprising that he complained

Give the situation the middle finger and move on. I doubt you will hear from them again in the near future.

[Ivor Bigun]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ivor Bigun

When you saw the mgr, did he mainly:
a) Ask you loads of questions
or
b) Outline what the job was.

More on the job than any thing else...

Chances are, the go ahead for the role was never given in the first place and the guy knew that before he met you OR the guy didn't like you.

Unfortunately, your innocent mistake was to agree an action verbally when you met him. Maybe you prompted him - who knows?
Either way, the guy is a weak shiftless tw*t who was too feckless to confess F2F (that the role was airplay or that he didn't like you).

Trust the agent here - don't contact the guy again.
If you do, you definately won't be going there. You know why?
He may not have the power to take you on, but he does have the power to ensure you never work there.

Thats all you need to know about this w*nker.

Next time, don't agree an action unless you're sure you're talking to the organ grinder.
Ask question like "Sounds great, who in HR / Purchasing should I talk to to confirm"

[Darren_Test]

Put them on the don't deal with again list.

no list of that sort this time of the year...

[Jubber]

I've had similar experiences in the past.

The guy who spoke to you obviously didn't have the clout to close the deal. Unfortunately you do get these types. Tell everyone it's a done deal without getting the nod from the boss or the dude who signs the cheques.

Quite common - forget it and move on. You may get another call from them next week if you leave them alone to sort out who is calling the tune.

[DocP]

Put them on the don't deal with again list.

[Darren_Test]

When you saw the mgr, did he mainly:
a) Ask you loads of questions
or
b) Outline what the job was.

If answer was a) Avoid this mgr without making it obvious.
From now on, negotiate contract details only through the agency and never talk to him any more than what is neccessary.
If he asks for your opinion, never give it - he is no friend of yours.

Also, if you get the gig, you should act as if this has never happened.

More on the job than any thing else...

[Mustang]

... thats why I send sms to mgr..

Hardly the most professional means of communicating......!

[tino]

oh dear, where to start on this one

[Ivor Bigun]

When you saw the mgr, did he mainly:
a) Ask you loads of questions
or
b) Outline what the job was.

If answer was a) Avoid this mgr without making it obvious.
From now on, negotiate contract details only through the agency and never talk to him any more than what is neccessary.
If he asks for your opinion, never give it - he is no friend of yours.

Also, if you get the gig, you should act as if this has never happened.