Reply to: This sucks

[ladymuck]

I've noticed (and I think it was commented on in another post but I can't be bothered to look for it) that a lot of contracts are being advertised on a pro-rata annual 'salary' basis that is, on average, working out roughly half you would normally expect for the role.

I have enquired about some of these roles recently and the agents even seem shocked when I explain what the normal rate would be.

[b0redom]

Doubt it, the new lady has no experience like me,

Might be something to do with it

[mace]

OK am confused – I got an email from the workstream leader telling me what a great job am doing, and how pleased she is with my work.

Then just now the PM comes and tells me, just to warn you in advance, most likely your contract will be extended, its not official yet, but they have put my name forward through the proper channel so that I’d be extended. So perhaps when they asked me yesterday when my contract was ending they were not thinking of giving notice, but wondering how long to extend for.

AtW: what do you think does this mean anything or it means nothing at all and they are still plotting to sack me

They're always plotting to replace you with somebody who can do the job cheaper. That's contracting.

[SandyDown]

OK am confused – I got an email from the workstream leader telling me what a great job am doing, and how pleased she is with my work.

Then just now the PM comes and tells me, just to warn you in advance, most likely your contract will be extended, its not official yet, but they have put my name forward through the proper channel so that I’d be extended. So perhaps when they asked me yesterday when my contract was ending they were not thinking of giving notice, but wondering how long to extend for.

AtW: what do you think does this mean anything or it means nothing at all and they are still plotting to sack me

[Churchill]

Thanks - but how will I face my maker if I do this?

Whatever will be will be - the future is not ours to see.

Who sang that?

Allah'd Jones?

IGMC.

[SandyDown]

Thanks - but how will I face my maker if I do this?

Whatever will be will be - the future is not ours to see.

[mace]

As a seasoned old lag

1. Take the contract extension
2. Start looking for another contract. If you get one think up a good excuse for terminating your current contract.
3. Make the job sound as dull as possible for the permie replacement to try and put them off acquiriing the knowledge. Tell them that the market's really dived and that it'll take months for you to get another job as companies don't use the product anymore.

[TheFaQQer]

I got "it's a long story" answer, "before your time" etc.

It's Chrissie, someone's girlfriend.

You have to read everything on here - occasionally there is a little snippet now and then. That's how I got the name.

[gadgetman]

Me too. This particular gig involves statutory regulatory compliance so they have to complete it. Still that's no guarantee that they need to keep me around.

They have cut several contracts short at where I am as the projects they were cap'exd to have been canceled...most got 4 weeks notice
!

[ContractIn]

contracts cut short

They have cut several contracts short at where I am as the projects they were cap'exd to have been canceled...most got 4 weeks notice

I were told two weeks ago that mine could be cut short but confirmed will keep me until end of year now which is when my contract finishes, then I'll be on the bench for the rest of 08! bring it on!

[TimberWolf]

Just you and him then

[alreadypacked]

I assume its already been asked who the girl in Wendi's avatar is? if so.. who is it?

I got "it's a long story" answer, "before your time" etc.

[tay]

I assume its already been asked who the girl in Wendi's avatar is? if so.. who is it?

[alreadypacked]

Just you and him then, "perfectly formed". Are you a girl or a boy?

Wendy, looking for another gender confused person to bond with ?

[wendigo100]

He outlined the plans for next 6 months and asked me to be a part of the reduced ("small but perfectly formed") team who will be kept on for this period.

Just you and him then, "perfectly formed". Are you a girl or a boy?