Reply to: Negotiating Time Off

[el duder]

sweet

sweet indeed!

[TheRightStuff]

No every weds for the duration of my contract.

sweet

[el duder]

So you got one wednesday off ?

No every weds for the duration of my contract.

[Ardesco]

Yup, i got the Weds working from home.

Tactics where just pure negotiation skills.

I said i would postpone my holiday and cover the team for the whole of August, if they allow me to take one day working from home.

So you got one wednesday off ?

[TheFaQQer]

Yup, i got the Weds working from home.

Tactics where just pure negotiation skills.

I said i would postpone my holiday and cover the team for the whole of August, if they allow me to take one day working from home.

How can you answer the phone if you're at home on a Wednesday?

[el duder]

If it works tell me your tactics so I can use them on my client.

Yup, i got the Weds working from home.

Tactics where just pure negotiation skills.

I said i would postpone my holiday and cover the team for the whole of August, if they allow me to take one day working from home.

[TheFaQQer]

I have just been asked to extend my contract for a further 3 months...

Good news.

However, i had intended to take a month off from work, and return in September if the client wanted me back.

My client says it is not possible to take 4 weeks off, as they need cover for other perm employees holiday entitlement.

They have asked me to reconsider my 4 weeks to 2 weeks holidays.

I already feel like a ******* permie here. Whats the deal?

What other contracts are there out there? How flexible do you want to be?

If it were me, then I'd walk - holiday is too important to me, plus the market for my skills is pretty good, so I don't worry about finding a contract too often. If you don't think you'll get another role, want to stay, or don't want to cancel the holiday, then you may as well extend.

[Ardesco]

If it works tell me your tactics so I can use them on my client.

I don't think breaking down in tears and collapsing on the floor works that often, getting that pathetic looser look just right is a fine art.....

[TheRightStuff]

You read my mind. Very well.

Ill let you know the outcome.

If it works tell me your tactics so I can use them on my client.

[el duder]

Why not tell them you will reduce your 4 weeks to 2 weeks but would like to work a 4 day week for the rest of the contract. Take Wednesday off so it breaks the week up. You only ever work 2 days in a row.

You read my mind. Very well.

Ill let you know the outcome.

[Cooperinliverp00l]

Why not tell them you will reduce your 4 weeks to 2 weeks but would like to work a 4 day week for the rest of the contract. Take Wednesday off so it breaks the week up. You only ever work 2 days in a row.

I like that idea. 2 Days in a row will try that one out shortly

[TheRightStuff]

I have just been asked to extend my contract for a further 3 months...

Good news.

However, i had intended to take a month off from work, and return in September if the client wanted me back.

My client says it is not possible to take 4 weeks off, as they need cover for other perm employees holiday entitlement.

They have asked me to reconsider my 4 weeks to 2 weeks holidays.

I already feel like a ******* permie here. Whats the deal?

Why not tell them you will reduce your 4 weeks to 2 weeks but would like to work a 4 day week for the rest of the contract. Take Wednesday off so it breaks the week up. You only ever work 2 days in a row.

[Swamp Thing]

Duder,
Do what I recently did:
"Yes I'm happy to accept the extension, although I have committed to £xxx of deposits/air fares etc, as I thought at the time there’d be no extension. I’ll let you have my mobile number if you need me”. Worked just fine.

[Ardesco]

Or bring your substitution clause into play

[The Lone Gunman]

Walk away. It is not negotiable (unless you want it to be).

You might want to consider doubling your rate for that period as compensation.

But in the end you should just walk.