Reply to: Notice Period

[tino]

I think he means though the client doesn't give notice - you still have to deliver the service you signed up to, and give notice if requested.

I know that - although in my current contract I asked for nothing either side,

My next contract won't let me do that though

[Bluebird]

Do the right thing, hand in your notice and see it out.

And next time, don't have notice in your contract - As Malvolio would say, "Notice is for permies"

I think he means though the client doesn't give notice - you still have to deliver the service you signed up to, and give notice if requested.

[el duder]

Do the right thing, hand in your notice and see it out.

And next time, don't have notice in your contract - As Malvolio would say, "Notice is for permies"

'Tis true.

I cant get another freakin contract on 4 weeks notice.

[tino]

Do the right thing, hand in your notice and see it out.

And next time, don't have notice in your contract - As Malvolio would say, "Notice is for permies"

[SallyAnne]

I've never been out for dinner with a 9 year old - how was the Wacky Warehouse?

[EqualOpportunities]

Hectic.

Going well with the current one, on our 4th date next week and been tickling her tonsils a few times.

However, my focus has been slightly shifted by my next door neighbours daugther, who is 7yrs younger than me, is 5ft 9" slim, long legged, brunette, italian babe, who i took out last week for dinner and is interested in seeing me more....

Decisons, decisions...

I've never been out for dinner with a 9 year old - how was the Wacky Warehouse?

[SallyAnne]

Hectic.

Going well with the current one, on our 4th date next week and been tickling her tonsils a few times.

However, my focus has been slightly shifted by my next door neighbours daugther, who is 7yrs younger than me, is 5ft 9" slim, long legged, brunette, italian babe, who i took out last week for dinner and is interested in seeing me more....

Decisons, decisions...

Excellent work!!

Those are the kind of problems you should be having!!!

[el duder]

Hows the love life going duder?

Hectic.

Going well with the current one, on our 4th date next week and been tickling her tonsils a few times.

However, my focus has been slightly shifted by my next door neighbours daugther, who is 7yrs younger than me, is 5ft 9" slim, long legged, brunette, italian babe, who i took out last week for dinner and is interested in seeing me more....

Decisons, decisions...

[SallyAnne]

Hows the love life going duder?

[el duder]

You're welcome.

More seriously, how do you feel about the client's perception of you? Are they desperate to keep you or not?

Are you in a position to say to the client,

"Look, I've had a better offer - I'm going to give you notice but I would rather just walk, what do you say?"

Clients perception is good. Been here over 6 months already, money is good, i get the feeling i could be offered alot longer if i wish...

However, im working for a 3rd world public sector outfit, and have the opportunity to get back into the private sector, and feel it would do me, my skills, my sanity and my CV a world of good to get out of this backward thinking hole im in now.

Ahem, just needed to get that off my chest.

[Xenophon]

I am getting alot of calls for new contracts, and one in particular has taken my interest.

However, i am sure i am 4 weeks notice at my current client, and it is doing me no favours whatsoever.

Is there anyway out of this?

How come you are getting a lot of calls, duder? Taken that photo of yourself off of your CV, have you?



My approach is not to hand notice in on a contract unless either the client or agency misbehave. Other people are happy to walk away if something better come along mid-contract.

[Bluebird]

thanks for all your useful feedback.

well ask a stupid question...

2 options,

1. give notice
2. ask agency what penalty there is for breaking contract

[Moscow Mule]

thanks for all your useful feedback.

You're welcome.

More seriously, how do you feel about the client's perception of you? Are they desperate to keep you or not?

Are you in a position to say to the client,

"Look, I've had a better offer - I'm going to give you notice but I would rather just walk, what do you say?"

[el duder]

Impersonate someone with an incurable and contageous ailment and offer to leave for the sake of others in the office.

Leprosy is a good one to try but don't fall apart if it doesn't fool them

thanks for all your useful feedback.

[Kyajae]

I am getting alot of calls for new contracts, and one in particular has taken my interest.

However, i am sure i am 4 weeks notice at my current client, and it is doing me no favours whatsoever.

Is there anyway out of this?

Impersonate someone with an incurable and contageous ailment and offer to leave for the sake of others in the office.

Leprosy is a good one to try but don't fall apart if it doesn't fool them