I may be about to start a new contract, indication is it is 6 months but I'm concerned there might not be 6 months worth of work in there. Is it acceptable to put a clause in the contract stating that the full 6 months will be payable should the project finish early? Or something to this effect? I'm willing to take it for the money being offered, but not if 70% through they close the project...?
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Short term contract - is this clause acceptable?
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Short term contract - is this clause acceptable?
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In return do you accept 8 months work for 6 months pay? If so, then it may fly as a fixed price contract bid. Otherwise forget it.
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You could ask for a contract based on a specific deliverable or stages of deliverables - bit like a builder who builds a conservatory, but I would guess you are in the game of supplying a service - if the client has no further need for said service he won't want to pay you - thats why he's using a contractor and not a permie.Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galonComment
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Originally posted by chris79 View PostI may be about to start a new contract, indication is it is 6 months but I'm concerned there might not be 6 months worth of work in there. Is it acceptable to put a clause in the contract stating that the full 6 months will be payable should the project finish early? Or something to this effect? I'm willing to take it for the money being offered, but not if 70% through they close the project...?
*Hint* If the contract is for 6 months, and the client thinks it will take six months then it is your duty as a contractor to meet their expectations *hint*"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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Originally posted by chris79 View PostI'm concerned there might not be 6 months worth of work in there.Comment
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Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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Originally posted by Xenophon View PostI'd never do that.
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View Postover engineer thenRule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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FWIW, my experience of doing 6 months work in 4 months can reward you with another 6 months contract that runs for 7 months the year after. So everyone involved is a winner. It's happened to me twice with two clients.Public Service Posting by the BBC - Bloggs Bulls**t Corp.
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Hah cheers for the replies guys.. interesting comments. Yeah I guess it's in my best interests to 'project manage' the situation to make sure it is delivered on the 'expected date' then.The cycle of life: born > learn > work > learn > dead.Comment
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