Which gig do I choose

[Slumdog]

So, had telephone interview with consultancy X to work through them based on site at Clientco A. Got offered the gig and accepted pending formalities, i.e paperwork, POs etc.

Two days later attend pre-arranged interview with consultancy Z to do work based at the consultancy itself. And have also been offered that.

So which do I choose. Clientco A or Consultancy Z.

IMO consultancy Z is the better working atmosphere, but I feel obligated that I should be working at clientco A through the other consultancy, X.

So given the choice I would rather work with consultancy Z.

What are contractors thoughts on how this should be handled? Is their a etiquette to follow, ie first come first served, or is it solely down to my preference of where I would prefer to work?

[threaded]

The one that will allow you to bill the most ...


(tsch children )

[BrilloPad]

Did you sign or verbally accept either?

[Badger]

I've always found working at a Client site as an 'associate' for a Consultancy to be a pain. Two bosses to satisfy and usually the consultancy is more interested in what other services they can sell to the client.

I would avoid this one and go for Consultancy Z, and as your acceptance of Consultancy X was subject to contract, I don't think there's alot they can do about it.

[suityou01]

So, had telephone interview with consultancy X to work through them based on site at Clientco A. Got offered the gig and accepted pending formalities, i.e paperwork, POs etc.

Two days later attend pre-arranged interview with consultancy Z to do work based at the consultancy itself. And have also been offered that.

So which do I choose. Clientco A or Consultancy Z.

IMO consultancy Z is the better working atmosphere, but I feel obligated that I should be working at clientco A through the other consultancy, X.

So given the choice I would rather work with consultancy Z.

What are contractors thoughts on how this should be handled? Is their a etiquette to follow, ie first come first served, or is it solely down to my preference of where I would prefer to work?

What a nice dillema! Well done you!

[Pogle]

Cant you do both?

[minestrone]

I've always found working at a Client site as an 'associate' for a Consultancy to be a pain. Two bosses to satisfy and usually the consultancy is more interested in what other services they can sell to the client.

WHS.

Last time I was in that situation consultancy and client had a big falling out and the 'consultants' were stuck in the middle.

Double the chance to get bumped was my thoughts.

[kookachoo]

Do the one that's gonna give you less grief, and is closest to home

[Fred Bloggs]

Take the one with most cash.

[Doggy Styles]

Technically you can still do what you like, but personally I keep to my word and go with the one I'd accepted.

However, you don't say whether it is worth breaking your word - which one pays the most, which is the most convenient location, how long each is for, which looks best on the CV at the end, etc.