Should I stay or should I go?

[Joe Black]

Same, suit and tie, though doesn't seem as common here in Belgium and sometimes feel overdressed.

Came out of the car-park this morning and straight-off some guy looks at me and literally runs over as fast as he can to ask for some money, made me feel like some white person in Africa for a moment....

[luke warm]

"Do I leave, possibly upsetting them, and go for an improved rate? Or do I stay and maintain a good relationship with the client?"

Shouldn't questions like this be under some sort of 101 for newbies, along with such things as 'Should I wear a tie to my first interview'?

So what's your answer to that one?

Personally I always go for the tie & suit. But does that make companies think you're less techie?

[ancient]

I’m a contractor in the defence industry and my client has offered to renew my contract this December. Great. BUT, two other contracts have been offered to me (without seeking) offering improved rates. I’ve made the client aware of my status and they may offer to match other rates, however if they don’t? Do I leave, possibly upsetting them, and go for an improved rate? Or do I stay and maintain a good relationship with the client?

Thanks,

Fraser

Nothing worse than being between the ship and the shore.

If you want to press the gamble button then you will have a reason for doing so.

So think hard and long about what you want, what motivates you, or are you just negotiating?

If it comes down to just rate then it looks like you have a negotiating point.

Focus on (and decide) the outcome that you want and work towards that.

[scooterscot]

I would say it is probably not the most sensible idea. You get all sorts on here...

Your spam filter will be on overtime.

It does not feel like the most sensible idea, nevertheless, the people with whom I talk to suggest looking out for number 1. At the moment I fly home every weekend, stopping that on its own would be something....

[mcquiggd]

I agree with Xenophon.


You'll have SandyDown emailing you rude pics of herself with men in uniform before you know it.

[Xenophon]

By the way, are you sure you want your email address shown like that?

I would say it is probably not the most sensible idea. You get all sorts on here...

Your spam filter will be on overtime.

[Lucifer Box]

I agree with Lucifer Box.

Me too.

[mcquiggd]

I agree with Joe Black.

[Joe Black]

"Do I leave, possibly upsetting them, and go for an improved rate? Or do I stay and maintain a good relationship with the client?"

Shouldn't questions like this be under some sort of 101 for newbies, along with such things as 'Should I wear a tie to my first interview'?

"Please, you are a grown up."

Exactly...

[mcquiggd]

I agree with Lucifer Box.

[Lucifer Box]

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Stay put unless:

1. You are in a dead end contract using outdated skills and the mere thought of turning up in the morning makes you physically sick.
2. Your current contract has little time left to run and there is no prospect of a renewal.
3. Your current contract is paying peanuts well below the going rate.
4. The alternatives are paying obscene shedloads more cash (aka the offer you cannot refuse)
5. The alternatives are guaranteed income for a long time with a couple of renewals almost certain.
6. The alternatives are giving you the opportunity to get trained up on some sexy new technology, experience in which will set you up for years to come in these or other easily obtained contracts.

[EddieC]

I agree with Blaster.

By the way, are you sure you want your email address shown like that?

[BlasterBates]

Hang on the contract is ending.

You're not the only person in the world that does this job it justs costs them more to replace you than if you remain, at the same rate.

No tell them what you want and let them decide what is cheapest for them.

[The Lone Gunman]

I’m a contractor in the defence industry and my client has offered to renew my contract this December. Great. BUT, two other contracts have been offered to me (without seeking) offering improved rates. I’ve made the client aware of my status and they may offer to match other rates, however if they don’t? Do I leave, possibly upsetting them, and go for an improved rate? Or do I stay and maintain a good relationship with the client?

Thanks,

Fraser

Take the money..............no open the box............no....ad inf.

Please, you are a grown up. If you leave then do it diplomatically, if you are any good they will always have you back.
Rates are improving in some defence jobs so dont limit yourself. Do you think your client would show any loyalty to you?

[scooterscot]

Thanks to those with the earnest replies, I shall be considering my position carefully.

scooterscot