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Not So Wise replied

22 February 2010, 13:46
Never stop applying for other roles until after the first week of a new contract (other more cynical souls might amend this by saying "until your first invoice is paid")
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commando replied

22 February 2010, 13:29
Cheers Guys!

I turned down an offer because of this one (closer to home, but still awaiting approval !) Now started applying for new roles...
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MarillionFan replied

22 February 2010, 12:24
Originally posted by cojak View Post

WHS - You don't waste valuable search time and miss other contracts through it.

If you find another and they complain tell them to get the contract to you be COP 'today' and you'll reconsider...

The contract should be with you within 7 days, after that it's 90% probability that there's a problem their end and it's a gamble as to whether you end up with a contract at all...

WSS - If it goes much over 7 days you will probably land up with nothing. Happened to me twice this year already! Keep applying.
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cojak replied

22 February 2010, 11:39
Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

I don't think he is on site. Just keep applying for everything you see. Stop only when the contract is signed.

WHS - You don't waste valuable search time and miss other contracts through it.

If you find another and they complain tell them to get the contract to you be COP 'today' and you'll reconsider...

The contract should be with you within 7 days, after that it's 90% probability that there's a problem their end and it's a gamble as to whether you end up with a contract at all...
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BolshieBastard replied

22 February 2010, 11:34
Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post

I don't think he is on site. Just keep applying for everything you see. Stop only when the contract is signed.

I read it as he said about signing timesheets he was.

But yes, he may not actually be working there yet.
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MarillionFan replied

22 February 2010, 11:29
Originally posted by BolshieBastard View Post

So you are working on site without the contract being signed and being fobbed off over it!?

Think I'd down tools now before you lose anymore money. Its a tough decision to make in the current market but you could be empty handed how ever it works out.

You need to tell the client and agent you want a firm decision and contract in your hand by end of play today or when / if you turn up tomorrow, you wont be doing any work.

I don't think he is on site. Just keep applying for everything you see. Stop only when the contract is signed.
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BolshieBastard replied

22 February 2010, 11:24
Originally posted by commando View Post

Hi Folks

Got a contract offer(?!) with this global consulting firm on client site, two+ weeks ago. Agent rang and said ,' Congrats, you've got the contract but subject to approval'. Now we are waiting for approval for the last two weeks, no clear message from Agency. Every time he/she says its in the final stages of approval. 7 stages of approval it seems, sure Mr.Brown isnt going to sign my timesheets Any advise on what to do next ? I'm thinking of dropping this a start afresh search, already wasted 2 weeks..

-C

So you are working on site without the contract being signed and being fobbed off over it!?

Think I'd down tools now before you lose anymore money. Its a tough decision to make in the current market but you could be empty handed how ever it works out.

You need to tell the client and agent you want a firm decision and contract in your hand by end of play today or when / if you turn up tomorrow, you wont be doing any work.
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commando started a topic Subject to approval..

22 February 2010, 10:07
Subject to approval..

Hi Folks

Got a contract offer(?!) with this global consulting firm on client site, two+ weeks ago. Agent rang and said ,' Congrats, you've got the contract but subject to approval'. Now we are waiting for approval for the last two weeks, no clear message from Agency. Every time he/she says its in the final stages of approval. 7 stages of approval it seems, sure Mr.Brown isnt going to sign my timesheets Any advise on what to do next ? I'm thinking of dropping this a start afresh search, already wasted 2 weeks..

-C
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