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Originally posted by jmo21 View PostBoth true of course, but it is highly likely the next question is "Why not?", so unless you are prepared to say something passive aggressive like "I don't have to tell you my reasons" or stay completely silent/hang up on the agent, then you might as well prepare something extra to say, whether it is the truth or not.
In terms of actually telling the agent and the client, in the first instance, there is no need to go into detail. Why go through the whole 'the dog has dandruff and I need to spend more time with him' scenario.
Depending on how much you like the client or what the relationship is like, surely entering into a discussion should you be asked the question is not something you need to plan for. If that happens, tell them the real reason why you're not renewing !!
Oh, and to the OP, 'indispensable' is an over used word in contracting. Next time you pass a graveyard, have a look around. It's full of people who were indispensable in one way or another.
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostNot even that. 'Sorry I have another contract'. End of. 'Should have got that renewal sorted earlier'Originally posted by TestMangler View Post^ This
I have decided to decline your offer of an extension. Simple as that. No need for anything else.
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Originally posted by SimonMac View PostYou don't need to say you have another contract (unless you have already got one) why tell them more than you have to, I would do along the lines of an email to both saying:
This way you basically have good will with the Client and Agent, and then you have a weekly rolling contract while you look for your next one.
I have decided to decline your offer of an extension. Simple as that. No need for anything else.
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostNot even that. 'Sorry I have another contract'. End of. 'Should have got that renewal sorted earlier'
Originally posted by SimonMac View PostYou don't need to say you have another contract (unless you have already got one) why tell them more than you have to....
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You don't need to say you have another contract (unless you have already got one) why tell them more than you have to, I would do along the lines of an email to both saying:
All,
Unfortunately I am no longer in a position to extend my contract beyond the current end date, however I will ensure that a handover is in place to keep the project on track, if this takes me beyond the end of the contract I am sure we can come to some mutually beneficial arrangement on a week by week basis
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Originally posted by bf2 View PostBeen in the current contract for five and a bit months. The contract runs till the end of this month. To say the project is a complete mess is an understatement, and it’s getting to a point where ClientCo needs people to blame. I am thinking this is a good time to leave as things will only get worse. My role is such that I know I am indispensable, at least in the medium term. But it's an insane place and I value my mental peace more than an extension.
The problem is, for a long time I wasn’t able to decide whether to renew or not, so when the agent asked me 2 weeks back, I said I’d stay only if I get a rate hike to compensate for the stress.
I haven’t heard anything since. They say it’s with ClientCo resourcing people. But now I am thinking stuff the rate hike, I’m going. So how do I play this politely and professionally? I haven’t had any discussion about renewal directly with the client.
Do I tell the agent that I have changed my mind (for personal/family reasons) and don’t wish to renew?
Do I also tell the client the same thing?
For professional reasons, this would be a good time to tell the client now - as it's just about 3 weeks to the month end.
Thanks in advance.
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Originally posted by Lockhouse View PostTell the agent, tell the client. No need to give a reason, it's just "time for you to move on" or "you've taken things as far as they can go". No-one's indispensable. If you appear to be - it's the client's problem, not yours.
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Tell the agent, tell the client. No need to give a reason, it's just "time for you to move on" or "you've taken things as far as they can go". No-one's indispensable. If you appear to be - it's the client's problem, not yours.
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Changed my mind on renewal - how to play
Been in the current contract for five and a bit months. The contract runs till the end of this month. To say the project is a complete mess is an understatement, and it’s getting to a point where ClientCo needs people to blame. I am thinking this is a good time to leave as things will only get worse. My role is such that I know I am indispensable, at least in the medium term. But it's an insane place and I value my mental peace more than an extension.
The problem is, for a long time I wasn’t able to decide whether to renew or not, so when the agent asked me 2 weeks back, I said I’d stay only if I get a rate hike to compensate for the stress.
I haven’t heard anything since. They say it’s with ClientCo resourcing people. But now I am thinking stuff the rate hike, I’m going. So how do I play this politely and professionally? I haven’t had any discussion about renewal directly with the client.
Do I tell the agent that I have changed my mind (for personal/family reasons) and don’t wish to renew?
Do I also tell the client the same thing?
For professional reasons, this would be a good time to tell the client now - as it's just about 3 weeks to the month end.
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