Just been offered an extension. what to do ?

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Pogle replied

27 July 2009, 18:21
Are you bored sweetie?
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jmo21 replied

27 July 2009, 18:16
figure out what rate it would really take to make you stay, even if it's ridiculous.

If you really don't want to stay, I'm surprised you're bothering to ask us. Just politely decline.

If they push to know why, say it's a personal reasons if you are living away from home, otherwise, say you have had an offer for a more interesting project elsewhere (ie. not a better offer, as they'll just offer a rate rise that you aren't interested in)
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pmeswani replied

27 July 2009, 16:44
Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post

I have just been offered an extension but I dont really want it

what to do ???

Ask for a performance review and a number of KPI's measured on a daily / weekly basis. Also demand a pay review with a view of a pay increase 40 times the rate of inflation. If they don't agree to any of this, tell them to get someone from India to do it for much cheapness.
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badgerpig replied

27 July 2009, 14:54
the grass isnt always greener,

I walked from one bad contract after they tried to enforce a 30% cut from everyones daily rate, served 28 days notice (at full rate) had two months off, got another gig on original rate but now got a 100 mile daily commute and bored stupid!

Depends how many opportunities there are where you live I suppose
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gingerjedi replied

27 July 2009, 14:17
Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post

I have just been offered an extension but I dont really want it

what to do ???

Get a better spam filter, I hear those suction pumps work just as well.
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PM-Junkie replied

27 July 2009, 13:54
Originally posted by PRC1964 View Post

Turn it down. There's no point having builders all over your house if you don't even really want an extension.
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thelace replied

27 July 2009, 13:49
Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post

I have just been offered an extension but I dont really want it

what to do ???

Just take the conservatory instead?
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Evil Hangover replied

27 July 2009, 10:11
Demand a 30% rate increase?

WHS

Delay on signing the contract as much as possible. Concoct multiple excuses-it's being reviewed, the dog ate it etc.

Meanwhile look for something better...
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PRC1964 replied

27 July 2009, 10:08
Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post

I have just been offered an extension but I dont really want it

what to do ???

Turn it down. There's no point having builders all over your house if you don't even really want an extension.
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d000hg replied

27 July 2009, 10:05
Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post

I have just been offered an extension but I dont really want it

what to do ???

Demand a 30% rate increase?
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DaveB replied

27 July 2009, 10:02
Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post

I have just been offered an extension but I dont really want it

what to do ???

Thats what I thought, but then I found I couldn't quite reach the far corner and had to go back and get it anyway.
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suityou01 replied

27 July 2009, 10:02
POLITE NOTICE TO ALL BENCHED CONTRACTORS.

Please form an orderly queue. No pushing. Everyone will get a turn.
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27 July 2009, 10:01
Just been offered an extension. what to do ?

I have just been offered an extension but I dont really want it

what to do ???
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