should I stay or should I go now...

**TheFaQQer** · 23 October 2007, 11:27

Originally posted by Dark Black View Post

..as the song goes.

Current gig is due to end in a couple of weeks. Client has asked if I'd like to stay (which is nice).

However...

It started out as a Java / C++ bugfixing role (which is OK - I'm a developer really but I don't mind fixing other peoples bugs sometimes) but laterly has decayed into software packaging and shell scripts (omg like, ewwwww...)

I tried the old market rates have moved on bit and client was initially open to posibility of increase but then remembered that I was on a higher than average (for them) rate already - agency had initially told me a higher rate to get my interest and then tried to drop it when I got offered the role - I stood my ground and client increased slightly and agency dropped a bit.

So anyways, I have the option to stay but it looks unlikely that I'll get a rate increase and the work is getting really depressing (seriously, if I have to look at another shell script I'll scream).. But... I'd liked to have done another 3 months to get me past crimbo and I suspect the chances of getting another local contract this year are slim.

Decisions.. decisions...

Still, off to Whitby later this week for a few days so maybe a break will help!

Be non-committal at the moment - look for something else. If nothing comes in soon, then stick where you are.

**WindyAnna** · 23 October 2007, 11:29

If being local is important then stay for the 3 months - it's not forever is it? Or have a shifty look round the market befopre committing to anything. Oh and enjoy Whitby, fab place.

**BrilloPad** · 23 October 2007, 11:31

negotiate for as much as you can at current gig. look for a gig elsewhere. personally I prefer to stay in work.

if you stay in work then perfect role will come up. drop current gig and nothing will appear.

**daviejones** · 23 October 2007, 12:30

Originally posted by Dark Black View Post

..as the song goes.

Current gig is due to end in a couple of weeks. Client has asked if I'd like to stay (which is nice).

However...

It started out as a Java / C++ bugfixing role (which is OK - I'm a developer really but I don't mind fixing other peoples bugs sometimes) but laterly has decayed into software packaging and shell scripts (omg like, ewwwww...)

Still, off to Whitby later this week for a few days so maybe a break will help!

OMG, WTF? That sounds like a PITA, FFS, IIABDFI...RRFLMAO. Like that like.

**TheFaQQer** · 23 October 2007, 13:18

Originally posted by daviejones View Post

OMG, WTF? That sounds like a PITA, FFS, IIABDFI...RRFLMAO. Like that like.

Woah - dooooooode!! Like chill,like,man.

**Dark Black** · 23 October 2007, 14:13

Originally posted by daviejones View Post

OMG, WTF? That sounds like a PITA, FFS, IIABDFI...RRFLMAO. Like that like.

lol

**Dark Black** · 23 October 2007, 14:29

Originally posted by WindyAnna View Post

If being local is important then stay for the 3 months - it's not forever is it? Or have a shifty look round the market befopre committing to anything.

I know thats the sensible choice but it's just got like, so boring here now - I'm really not sure I can face another script

Still I don't want to be on the bench till March - I've got hols booked in Feb so I guess 3 months more here then Feb/March off and start looking again in April (which is kinda what happened this year)...

Originally posted by WindyAnna View Post

Oh and enjoy Whitby, fab place.

Always hun - must try not to blow profits on all the fab clothes

**daviejones** · 23 October 2007, 14:31

Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post

Woah - dooooooode!! Like chill,like,man.

Like sorry like dooooode...workin on it. BRB, BIAB.

should I stay or should I go now...