Originally posted by Old Greg
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Early termination of contract due to issue on a work drinks evening
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"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JR -
I used to attend 'works' and work related 'social' do's upto 2001. After IR35 came in, dont anymore. Having said that, avoiding 'social' do's can also be seen as a bad thing by some clients since they dont grasp the 'Im a contractor, you're my customer' relationships.
Speaking of relationships, I was in a very nice one with a lurvely woman at one client I worked at. Everyone in the office knew. When they did a office re organisation, they even sat us on the same bank of desks! How sweet was that?
As with all things in life, not everything is black and white.I couldn't give two fornicators! Yes, really!Comment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostAnd remember permies can pull out at the last minute.Comment
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At the end of the day, even if you are innocent, if there is an issue, they will get rid of contractor before permie as they have rights that we don't.
Having said that, to terminate immediately without notice they need to give a reason. They have done so, so what are you going to do? You said nothing, so time to move on.
If you are rich, and really do want to make a fuss, threaten to sue the agency and client for the balance of the contract. That should at least inform you of what you have done.Comment
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Originally posted by gadgetdude View PostAlso I now have another problem! I may have another contract lined up in my town (so very close to each other really) and have been talking to them about possibilities, they were surprised when I told them my contract *might* be finishing soon.
So, do I continue to fabricate some reason why the contract has been cut short (budget cuts, end of project, etc.) or do I come clean and say "I was accused of something I did (which I didn't) on a works night out and was never given any opportunity to give my comment before they terminated the contract"....
Thoughts people?Comment
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Originally posted by gadgetdude View PostI noticed no one actually went for the honesty option
I got terminated after harrassing the 17 year old admin assistant at a drunken office party, but have been consistently denying it since because they have no proof, but I thought you'd appreciate my honesty.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostAs in:"My God, it's huge!!"Comment
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Originally posted by Swamp Thing View PostAnd so endeth this thread. OP, you've got enough good advice here, there's nothing more to say. Let it go and focus on the next gig.
Thanks people for all the advice - very helpful, constructive and enlightening
Until the next time...Comment
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Originally posted by gadgetdude View PostI know
It's just that I'm so confident I did nothing wrong, I didn't want to be taken the pi*ss out of. I know we're contractors, and therefore hired help and nothing to do with the company or permies, but that doesn't mean we're not human beings!
And whilst I completely agree with you that I most likely need to just suck it up (again!) and carry on, on the other hand, at what point do you think "Hang on, this isn't because I'm a contractor and it's easy for them, this is just them taking it too far and making a personal/character assassination and I need to do something to ensure my name doesn't get unduly smeared with crap."
Clients can rid for no reason if they want. Some of them IMHO seem to think they have to justify it for some reason. Perhaps this is the case.
Also, as someone said, your a contractor not a permie. If you did upset a permie even slightly (not saying you did), then they won't get involved in whos right and whos wrong (like they'd have to if it was 2 permies). They'll choose easy option - bye contractor.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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