Fixed term contracts

[VectraMan]

If you have the ability to give notice and get out of it (which presumably you must be able to do as it's an employment relationship), then it's going to be much better than the dole.

[rootsnall]

Just been offered a fixed term contract (for 9 months on what is equivalent to a pretty low rate). Just wondered what experience people here have of these, as it seems to me they are the worst of both worlds - no security of being a permy and none of the flexibility / money of contracting.

You've sussed it.

[northernladuk]

Personally I would also stick it out for a proper contract as from what I can see there are a couple floating about in my area but thats is advice based on my situation only... You have to think...

Are there contracts out there?
Can I get them?
How long can I go with no cash?
Does this role actually offer me a skilling up opportunity?
Does this suit my home life and is that important?

Those types of questions will help you decide rather than asking us IMO..

[badger7579]

depends how desperate you are. Personally as you say above they are poor rates, you're treated as a permie with non of the perks. I'd stick it out for a proper contract.

[gingerjedi]

It's a perm job with an end date, still better than nothing.

Take it and keep looking.

[Pingu2]

Just been offered a fixed term contract (for 9 months on what is equivalent to a pretty low rate). Just wondered what experience people here have of these, as it seems to me they are the worst of both worlds - no security of being a permy and none of the flexibility / money of contracting. Been out of work for 4 and a half months (8 months out of the last 16!) so don't think I've got much choice but to accept.