The Light or the Dark Side?

[RichardCranium]

I'm just too scared of being a permie so contract it is. Start 2nd of February.

Well done!

Please keep my bench seat warm because I will need it back in 6 months.

I should think it will be warm enough anyway on the 2nd August.

[OrangeHopper]

I'm just too scared of being a permie so contract it is. Start 2nd of February.

Please keep my bench seat warm because I will need it back in 6 months.

[Jeebo72]

Unfortunately the contract also has a similar component. If the end client complains about the outsourcer's failure to deliver, and makes a major fuss about it, I get hit in the pocket. I'm there to keep the client happy. Problem is I'm uncomfortable with the make up of the team (50% newbies) and only 6 months to deliver. Ho, hum.

Yuck, let us know what you take, and when you quit your permie job to come back to the fold!

[OrangeHopper]

First time you go in for your "performance review" towards your 1% bonus you'll regret it ... contracting forever, no matter what.

Unfortunately the contract also has a similar component. If the end client complains about the outsourcer's failure to deliver, and makes a major fuss about it, I get hit in the pocket. I'm there to keep the client happy. Problem is I'm uncomfortable with the make up of the team (50% newbies) and only 6 months to deliver. Ho, hum.

[Jeebo72]

A permanent job or a 6 month contract with my previous client.

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First time you go in for your "performance review" towards your 1% bonus you'll regret it ... contracting forever, no matter what.

[OrangeHopper]

Is it that obvious?

At the present moment I have both waiting on my response but my choice could be influenced if one were to says I can bleed a radiator or varnish a chair whenever the fancy takes me.

[norrahe]

This evening I have two offers to tempt me off the bench.

A permanent job or a 6 month contract with my previous client. Neither is an obvious choice. The permanent role will be safe but boring while the contract is going to be fraught, will need long hours, isn't particularly well paid and will age me more than the six months duration.

So which way should I jump?

I will be accepting CVs and holding telephone interviews towards the end of this work for those people who wish to take responsibility for varnishing the bench.

I think you've made up your own mind.

Congrats on the offers!

[Pogle]

I think you're all missing the point of OH's post.


Well done on getting TWO offers!

WRCS
Nice one

[threaded]

Take the contract.

[RichardCranium]

I think you're all missing the point of OH's post.

This evening I have two offers to tempt me off the bench.

Well done on getting TWO offers!

[vetran]

Join the Dark Side young Luke, feel the Farce.

Permie & hating it

[BolshieBastard]

This evening I have two offers to tempt me off the bench.

A permanent job or a 6 month contract with my previous client. Neither is an obvious choice. The permanent role will be safe but boring while the contract is going to be fraught, will need long hours, isn't particularly well paid and will age me more than the six months duration.

So which way should I jump?

Sounds like a normal everyday contract then! If you want to work 9 to 5 go permie!

[Cliphead]

Do you really need to ask given what you described?

[OrangeHopper]

This evening I have two offers to tempt me off the bench.

A permanent job or a 6 month contract with my previous client. Neither is an obvious choice. The permanent role will be safe but boring while the contract is going to be fraught, will need long hours, isn't particularly well paid and will age me more than the six months duration.

So which way should I jump?

I will be accepting CVs and holding telephone interviews towards the end of this work for those people who wish to take responsibility for varnishing the bench.