what to do???

[norrahe]

seems things have picked up in my line of things

3 interviews, waiting on times and dates
4 other possibilities

problem is one of the interviews is next week, and the contract is £50 a day less than my normal rate and it means a year out in europe or somewhere else (monday to friday). And offers will be made straight after said interview.

The other contracts are all based in London, me normal manor for work, but clientco are dragging their respective feet over interview dates.

don't want to shoot meself in the foot over this....

[Bagpuss]

A bird in the hand...

I've turned down work in the past based on half promises, never again, certainly not in todays market

[norrahe]

i know, happened to me in september, turned down a role because old clientco wanted me back and then client co dropped the role. Then spent the last two months looking for work.

[Bagpuss]

I think any of us being chosey this year on rate and location are likely to spend a long time on the bench. I have an interview for a role circa 200 miles from home but I'm going to take it if offered.

[Scotchpie]

My gut reaction is take what comes first especially with a twelve month contract. How long are the other contracts for?

Other than that, can you let the other ClientCo's know your situation and maybe get the interviews brought forward?

[norrahe]

My gut reaction is take what comes first especially with a twelve month contract. How long are the other contracts for?

Other than that, can you let the other ClientCo's know your situation and maybe get the interviews brought forward?

Am trying to get pimps to move things along.

Not really worried about the distance, though the London roles are all rolling and more money. Am very aware of having been on the bench for so long as well.

Only thing is i have to go to Ireland for a family funeral next week which knocks out most of Monday and Tuesday (flying back wednesday morning).

I suppose me other half will just have to deal with no one being around for the next year
Me cats will probably miss me more

[Turion]

Why take a role in Euroland if it's less money and you have all those extra expenses. Better off waiting.

[norrahe]

Why take a role in Euroland if it's less money and you have all those extra expenses. Better off waiting.

all expenses paid including flights, uk company just placed in euroland

[gingerjedi]

Am trying to get pimps to move things along.

Not really worried about the distance, though the London roles are all rolling and more money. Am very aware of having been on the bench for so long as well.

Only thing is i have to go to Ireland for a family funeral next week which knocks out most of Monday and Tuesday (flying back wednesday morning).

I suppose me other half will just have to deal with no one being around for the next year
Me cats will probably miss me more

Not close then? I can never understand why people would be willing to leave their partner for long periods because of work, life is too short to be away from your loved ones just to pursue boring old cash.... you're only going to spend it.

[TheFaQQer]

I would take the first job that I wanted - if the Europe one is the first one, then I would take it.

As already said - a bird in the hand and all that.