Reply to: I feel like handing in my notice...

[TheFaQQer]

I handed my notice in again this week - if you want any tips, I'm the new MF when it comes to changing gigs!

So, there's an Oracle role going in Chester, then?

Interesting...

[TheFaQQer]

Again?

When was the last time?

Last time was before she started this one! There was a thread on whether to ditch the last gig before she even turned up.

[beaker]

But, on the fair side, 3 weeks before the end of the gig, I'd want to be applying for jobs, getting my CV out there, replying to emails from agent etc etc - and I wouldn't be able to! So that does really come under the remit of "business activities".

I use my blackberry for such emergencies

[DBA_bloke]

Oooh excellent

I've done nothing wrong though - just because I'm a contractor doesn't mean I'm the clients b*tch. I'm my own companies b*tch, and my own company likes me at home, making more money with less expenses! Simple as that.

I wouldn't have walked if there'd been no notice period.

(grammar) fewer

[SallyAnne]

that's funny SA, sounds like me justifying why I was posting on t'internet

I know Obviously its a crock

But, on the fair side, 3 weeks before the end of the gig, I'd want to be applying for jobs, getting my CV out there, replying to emails from agent etc etc - and I wouldn't be able to! So that does really come under the remit of "business activities".

[Bagpuss]

no internet access (which is impossible when you're trying to run a business - which IS what we're trying to do after all), .

that's funny SA, sounds like me justifying why I was posting on t'internet

[SallyAnne]

Malvolio will be along to spank you shortly SA.

Oooh excellent

I've done nothing wrong though - just because I'm a contractor doesn't mean I'm the clients b*tch. I'm my own companies b*tch, and my own company likes me at home, making more money with less expenses! Simple as that.

I wouldn't have walked if there'd been no notice period.

[King Cnvt]

Malvolio will be along to spank you shortly SA.

[SallyAnne]

This gig was OK, just not for me. I did 5 weeks, and produced what they wanted, but it was a sh*t environment - no internet access (which is impossible when you're trying to run a business - which IS what we're trying to do after all), no external email (which, when I'm away from home, is horrible for me), bad management, bad hours, bad specs (course you get that everywhere)...and just when I thought I could moan no more....my old boss at York offerred me my old contract back at a 10% increase...so I didn't have a choice really.

I felt a little guilty though...but such is life. Dont put a notice period in the contract if you dont want one.

[Bagpuss]

What happened SA?

[SallyAnne]

Kill him - problem solved.

For £1500 aparently - less than a weeks wage! Hugely worth it I'd have thought?

I handed my notice in again this week - if you want any tips, I'm the new MF when it comes to changing gigs!

[milanbenes]

'The problem is he's not an entry-level employee, he's the technical director of the company. I shouldn't have to micro-manage a senior manager. He takes no initiative and the quality of his work is crap.

I've escalated the issues I'm having with him up to the board level, however it doesn't seem to be getting dealt with. I work really well with everyone else in the company so I'm sure it's not me.
'



sound like you is a pidly small company

what exactly do you expect ?

Milan.

[beaker]

Time to slack off, take the p1ss, draw the easy money for a few months and recharge your batteries until they sack you.

Been doing that for 6 months already but they can't do without me now!

Tazman - actually I know I can do better on the rate front and I'm going to have a chat to a few old mates in the industry to see what else is around. I have been pumping more into my little share fund which has been growing nicely this year. Still haven't bought a flat here, but may buy a house in Oz or NZ instead.

I'd prefer to complete the projects I have and see out my contract at the end of the year, take Jan off then start afresh next year. But if things fall apart here I might jump.

[Pickle2]

Time to slack off, take the p1ss, draw the easy money for a few months and recharge your batteries until they sack you.

[mace]

Advice is correct

Contractors are always scum to permies, however many beers you buy them. The main difference between being a contractor and being a permie is that a permie has to suck up to senior management, whilst a contractor has to keep every permie happy.

Contractors have pimps, we're often rented by the hour, we're expected to do things those they have a long term relationship with won't do (with a smile on our face), we get shafted by clients. The newbies think of how much money they'll make, the old ones are bitter and cynical. Watch Belle du Jour, you'll eventually get the picture.