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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostLongest time without work = 2 weeks before last September. Thats in 25 years perm (redundant 3 times) and contract.
Last September was longest ever by a mile. So your comment is a little unfounded.
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostSounds like you really are a newbie and not somebody else's sockie. 47 posts eh? Is that the total number of posts you have read as well?
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Originally posted by Batcher View PostI'm in agreement with PC on this.
I always keep my options open at the end of a contract, mainly because clients and pimps have strung me along in the past to keep their options open.
I think sometimes the client thinks I will stop acting professionally if I know the contract is not extending which is totally wrong. I always want to keep the door open to go back to a client in the future.
Pimps, on the other hand, will bulltulip you until the cows come home if it suits their agenda.
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Originally posted by GazCol View PostGiven the amount of time you find yourself on the bench, don't be offended if I give this a swerve.
Last September was longest ever by a mile. So your comment is a little unfounded.
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I'm in agreement with PC on this.
I always keep my options open at the end of a contract, mainly because clients and pimps have strung me along in the past to keep their options open.
I think sometimes the client thinks I will stop acting professionally if I know the contract is not extending which is totally wrong. I always want to keep the door open to go back to a client in the future.
Pimps, on the other hand, will bulltulip you until the cows come home if it suits their agenda.
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Originally posted by Tasslehoff View PostIs NorthWestPerm2Contractor a NLUK multi? Seems they are peas in a pod
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Is NorthWestPerm2Contractor a NLUK multi? Seems they are peas in a pod
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostAre you mad?
Here is PCs way of doing things:-
1) 3-4 weeks before end start looking.
2) Dont tell current agent or client unless you REALLY want an extension and want to use this to force their hand.
3) If another agency calls you - tell them you're deffo leaving in x weeks (otherwise they wont bother because they'll think you'll waste their time and stay where you are anyway.
4) If its 3-4 weeks to go, tell them its 2-3 otherwise they'll be put off.
5) Unless you really want extensions, dont sign immediately and wait and see if something else comes in.
6) Keep looking in case extension offer falls through.
All about keeping options open and, in best case, at contract end having option to extend if you want or take another offer somewhere else.
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I have a few problems telling the recruiters outright lies - here are some suggestions:
Originally posted by psychocandy View Post1) 3-4 weeks before end start looking.
2) Dont tell current agent or client unless you REALLY want an extension and want to use this to force their hand.
Originally posted by psychocandy View Post3) If another agency calls you - tell them you're deffo leaving in x weeks (otherwise they wont bother because they'll think you'll waste their time and stay where you are anyway.
Originally posted by psychocandy View Post4) If its 3-4 weeks to go, tell them its 2-3 otherwise they'll be put off.
Originally posted by psychocandy View Post5) Unless you really want extensions, dont sign immediately and wait and see if something else comes in.
Originally posted by psychocandy View Post6) Keep looking in case extension offer falls through.
All about keeping options open and, in best case, at contract end having option to extend if you want or take another offer somewhere else.
I believe if you maintain your moral high ground then this will come across well (as long as you're not snotty about it) in future dealing with recruiters i.e. if they think you are a decent character they are less likely to shaft you - and that can apply right from the first phone contact, not just with recruiters you've built a relationship with.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostAnd now you know what PC would do you can take the other option....
But I get what you are saying as a general rule
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostAnd now you know what PC would do you can take the other option....
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostAre you mad?
Here is PCs way of doing things:-
1) 3-4 weeks before end start looking.
2) Dont tell current agent or client unless you REALLY want an extension and want to use this to force their hand.
3) If another agency calls you - tell them you're deffo leaving in x weeks (otherwise they wont bother because they'll think you'll waste their time and stay where you are anyway.
4) If its 3-4 weeks to go, tell them its 2-3 otherwise they'll be put off.
5) Unless you really want extensions, dont sign immediately and wait and see if something else comes in.
6) Keep looking in case extension offer falls through.
All about keeping options open and, in best case, at contract end having option to extend if you want or take another offer somewhere else.
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Originally posted by Tasslehoff View PostMy contract is up in 3 weeks, I have been promised an extension but the decision is at board level and it has been deferred twice now. I would really like an extension (5 min commute and the money is ok) but I feel I need to start looking around at this point as 2 weeks is not a long lead time.
I guess there is a chance they could defer again, which reduces my lead time again. At what point do I “call time” and start looking in earnest. I am not prepared to interview/apply without letting the agent know I may get extended as I don’t want to harm relationships. Has anyone been in a similar situation? How did it go?
Here is PCs way of doing things:-
1) 3-4 weeks before end start looking.
2) Dont tell current agent or client unless you REALLY want an extension and want to use this to force their hand.
3) If another agency calls you - tell them you're deffo leaving in x weeks (otherwise they wont bother because they'll think you'll waste their time and stay where you are anyway.
4) If its 3-4 weeks to go, tell them its 2-3 otherwise they'll be put off.
5) Unless you really want extensions, dont sign immediately and wait and see if something else comes in.
6) Keep looking in case extension offer falls through.
All about keeping options open and, in best case, at contract end having option to extend if you want or take another offer somewhere else.
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