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Originally posted by ft101 View PostHello peeps
Just wondering if people have come across this, and how you dealt with it. mid way through a contract and the work dries up due to waiting for other teams to deliver their bit, likely to be a week or so until needed full time again. Its a short term gig and every week counts funds wise.
Do you slow the pace down and make yourself busy, or take the time off?
cheers
Gem up on new skills and wait.
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostThe danger there is they realise whilst you are away for a few weeks/months that you don't actually add any value to the project.
Good time to start an online business (plan b).
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Originally posted by The Lone Gunman View PostIt may not be best financialy, but...
Write an email explaining that there is a delay beyond your control and you are therefore taking some time away from the project. Point out that you are saving ClientCo some money by doing so.
This should help if ever IR35 comes calling.
Good time to start an online business (plan b).
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Originally posted by ft101 View PostHello peeps
Just wondering if people have come across this, and how you dealt with it. mid way through a contract and the work dries up due to waiting for other teams to deliver their bit, likely to be a week or so until needed full time again. Its a short term gig and every week counts funds wise.
Do you slow the pace down and make yourself busy, or take the time off?
cheers
Write an email explaining that there is a delay beyond your control and you are therefore taking some time away from the project. Point out that you are saving ClientCo some money by doing so.
This should help if ever IR35 comes calling.
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Originally posted by ft101 View PostDo you slow the pace down and make yourself busy, or take the time off?
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This is Golden Time.
For starters make sure you start late, finish early, and have a long lunch.
Then read through a technical book that's vaguely connected to some part of the project or other. Looks like you're doing work, which you are, but you can be learning valuable new skills for your next contract
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Originally posted by ft101 View Postmid way through a contract and the work dries up due to waiting for other teams to deliver their bit, likely to be a week or so until needed full time again.
I say stick with if it's short term and funds are needed. There must be something to do..analysis, design, documentation etc...there always is for me when this happens and it's happened often over the past 18 months. If the client decides you're not needed then they've made the decision for you to take a break.
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its a good time to catch up on documentation
or take any days off if the weather looks good
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slack time in a contract
Hello peeps
Just wondering if people have come across this, and how you dealt with it. mid way through a contract and the work dries up due to waiting for other teams to deliver their bit, likely to be a week or so until needed full time again. Its a short term gig and every week counts funds wise.
Do you slow the pace down and make yourself busy, or take the time off?
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