Update:
Contract sorted now. Day before Xmas Eve about 4pm. Better late than never I suppose.
Next time I'll remember not to let it wind me up so much since it does seem like a regular occurence...
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Collapse
You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
- You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
- You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
- If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
Logging in...
Previously on "Client slow with renewals - look for something else?"
Collapse
-
I agree with you. Companies will spit you out when they've had their worth out of you.
I've been perfectly nice to my client and been flexible where I can be. Not considering throwing my toys out of the cot and no, I dont really want to upset them if I can. But FFS, all I asked them to do was decide whether I was staying or not and send an email!!!!
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by Mister Clark View PostYou over estimate you're own worth.
No one is irreplaceable.
You leaving could cause a small inconvenience to the client but nothing more.
(I'm not making a personal point; truth is this more than likely applies to all who post on this forum, however I think this kind of thinking could leave you up the creek)
Project go-live occured successfully over a weekend, but there were still loads of residual issues to sort out, as there often are. This guy had another 2 months to run on his contract on the basis that he would be required to sort out these issues over that time period, and he was expecting to get extended to work on "Phase 2" or similar, which was due to go live about 6 months afterwards.
So he was surprised to learn that, early on the Monday morning after the go-live weekend, the clientco rang his agency and terminated his contract on the spot. He got a voicemail on his mobile which he picked up as he was leaving the tube station to walk to the client site.
They took the contents of his desk down to the front reception in a bin bag and he came and picked it up the following day.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by pmeswani View PostI would have suggested a Nurses outfit, but you didn't direct the question to me.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by pmeswani View PostI would have suggested a Nurses outfit, but you didn't direct the question to me.
Wife is a nurse who has to work Xmas day etc so it'd nice to at least have some time together over the holidays.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostIt has happened to me mre than once that the paper work is sorted out after the contract has started, no problem. A contract can be agreed verbally, and if you are turning up to work, it wouldn´t be in dispute. I see no advantage at all in not turning up for work, it won´t speed things up, you´ll just end up with no pay, and maybe a slightly miffed client. I have seen contractors declare they´ll stay at home, and really all it is is an admin problem; so the PM rings round the admin, then rings the sulky contractor, and persuades him to come in and that it really is an admin problem, sulky contractor comes in having lost a billable day, then the contract or payment or whatever comes in late anyway. So really there´s no point in making a statement other than you might feel youve made an impact even though it won´t make a blind bit of difference because no-one really cares anyway.
In terms of agreement, client has told me verbally but of course my contract is with agency. All they've said is if they get an email from client they'll sort something out. So far no email from client despite me asking them to do so. Not difficult is it? But of course they cant be arsed...
I agree not showing up is going to cost you a day billing and a slightly wassed off client but where do you draw the line?
Leave a comment:
-
It has happened to me mre than once that the paper work is sorted out after the contract has started, no problem. A contract can be agreed verbally, and if you are turning up to work, it wouldn´t be in dispute. I see no advantage at all in not turning up for work, it won´t speed things up, you´ll just end up with no pay, and maybe a slightly miffed client. I have seen contractors declare they´ll stay at home, and really all it is is an admin problem; so the PM rings round the admin, then rings the sulky contractor, and persuades him to come in and that it really is an admin problem, sulky contractor comes in having lost a billable day, then the contract or payment or whatever comes in late anyway. So really there´s no point in making a statement other than you might feel youve made an impact even though it won´t make a blind bit of difference because no-one really cares anyway.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by psychocandy View PostFair point. I guess I'm not the only one who's ever had this.
Yeh, I will calm down in a bit. LOL. At the moment, just peed off because client/agent has caused this hassle unnecessarily. That's one of my pet hates - things being made more hassle because of poor planning or someone who cant be arsed. That's one thing I wont do in personal and work life is jump through hoops when the problem could have been avoided with a bit of thought especially when the warnings have been given.
Nice to see being nice today as well NLUK. Must be Xmas spirit or something.
Be careful now I might start thinking there's a nice guy in there somewhere.
Have a nice xmas. Looking forward to renewed abuse from you in January!
Merry Xmas!Last edited by northernladuk; 22 December 2011, 11:52.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by psychocandy View PostClient have asked and arrangement is that I feel I am available then they are happy to pay me for work. Seems fair enough.
Will probably work but it is Xmas after all. Work to live and all that?
Wife is a nurse who has to work Xmas day etc so it'd nice to at least have some time together over the holidays.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by northernladuk View PostYou don't need to make it up. Most of us have been through something similar or have seen it happen. It isn't uncommon and it certainly isn't a cross only you have to bare, particularly the late renewals. The difference is most people take as part and parcel of the job and get on with it rather than causing a huge drama. From what I see it isn't just the client that is adding to the problem here. I know you will take it personally but it takes two people to do business and I cannot believe from all this that the client is totally at fault here.
Just chill, take stock of your situation again and think about it logically rather than spitting feathers. The late renewal is easily manageable, you have some sort of agreement so its a start. It is now down to you and you alone to manage depending on your attitude to risk. The coming in issue also seems pretty clear if you step back.
Take a chill pill and re-address each issue one at a time sensibly.
Yeh, I will calm down in a bit. LOL. At the moment, just peed off because client/agent has caused this hassle unnecessarily. That's one of my pet hates - things being made more hassle because of poor planning or someone who cant be arsed. That's one thing I wont do in personal and work life is jump through hoops when the problem could have been avoided with a bit of thought especially when the warnings have been given.
Nice to see being nice today as well NLUK. Must be Xmas spirit or something.
Be careful now I might start thinking there's a nice guy in there somewhere.
Have a nice xmas. Looking forward to renewed abuse from you in January!
Hugs and kisses,
Psycho. x
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by pmeswani View PostSorry, I misunderstood your previous posts.
If your contract ends on the 31st, unless you have pre-arranged time off with the client between Chrimbo and New Year, you should work during that time, unless something more pressing comes up that prevents you from doing the work. At the end of the day, unless you have good reason, why turn down the opportunity to fill your warchest?
Will probably work but it is Xmas after all. Work to live and all that?
Wife is a nurse who has to work Xmas day etc so it'd nice to at least have some time together over the holidays.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by psychocandy View PostYou couldn't make it up.
Just chill, take stock of your situation again and think about it logically rather than spitting feathers. The late renewal is easily manageable, you have some sort of agreement so its a start. It is now down to you and you alone to manage depending on your attitude to risk. The coming in issue also seems pretty clear if you step back.
Take a chill pill and re-address each issue one at a time sensibly.
Leave a comment:
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Leave a comment: