Choosing an offer

**n5gooner** · 6 February 2007, 08:45

all depends if you need the contract and $$$ if you do, then take hte contract, if company C will wait for notice you can still work you notice at the current contract....you may find you like company A or B and if.when you move to C you may hate it !

**Francko** · 6 February 2007, 09:00

I tend to apply the principle "how would you feel if it's done to you" and certainly it wouldn't make me happy if they drop me after 1-2 weeks because they found a better/cheaper candidate. However, having said that, the possibilities of finding a replacement is not the same for us as is for a company so at least I would say not to feel too guilty (especially if it's a big company with 4-5 agencies working for them and so on).

**Cowboy Bob** · 6 February 2007, 09:00

Tell company C that either they have to make an offer now, or you are going to A or B. If they want you, they'll take you. They have already seen you.

However, don't go to either A or B and then give notice immediately. That won't make you look very good and you'll have burned your bridges for the future.

**SandyDown** · 6 February 2007, 09:01

you got to put yourself first, take the offer with the best of A&B then if an offer comes along from C you are in a better position to negotiate rate, then you end your contract in a professional way (i.e. give the proper notice and stick to contract clauses)

**ratewhore** · 6 February 2007, 10:17

I tend to apply the principle 'know your own mind'. If you need to ask an online forum which contract should you take then you should really be asking if you are cut out to be a contractor...

**BlasterBates** · 6 February 2007, 10:31

Put pressure on Company C. Yes you need to look after number one, but if you would like to work for this company again (A or B) then its advisable not to p*** off after two weeks. They will be seriously pee'd off; In the short-term they will probably not consider you, that is unless it is a different PM and you keep quiet about your previous short assignment.

**SouthRoute55** · 6 February 2007, 10:51

Thanks all - BlasterBate, I agree I don't really want to piss off company A&B as they are big in the finance world.

Ratewhore- this is a contractor forum, and I am asking a contracting related question, but I understand that some of the members here like to make others feel bad in order for them to feel good about themselves -I supposed form your name your deciding factor is rate.

Anyway the situation is although comp C is the best in my eyes, the facts are:
1- I have no firm offer on the table from C yet
2- If I have an offer it will take them a while to process my start (2-4 weeks)

I think the right thing to do is to push them to give me a firm offer if they think they want me (only I risk coming across as too pushy ) but if they did offer me the role I’d have to take a few weeks on the bench not getting paid that’s why I was considering taking the contract with either A&B – but thinking about it this is not the honourable thing to do- so best if I delay the starting A&B till I know what’s going on with C!!

**ratewhore** · 6 February 2007, 10:56

I'm in an irritable mood today SouthRoute, so I'm getting annoyed with posters asking questions which they should really work out for themselves. You just happen to be in my line of fire.

But look on the bright side - at least you're not a permie asking what they need to do to go contracting...

**Buffoon** · 6 February 2007, 11:09

It only a contract, it’s not like you are considering getting married.

Tell C to put a firm offer plus start date on the table by the end of the day or forget it. Assume they wont, so do a strict cost / benefit on A & B.

Choosing an offer