What to do????

[norrahe]

I was contacted recently regarding a plum role long term, excellent money in a country that I’m intending to move to.

Only snag is current contract doesn’t end for another couple of months and they need someone in a few weeks and won’t wait even with a months notice period.

Current line manager may be amenable as they know I’m looking to move and would prefer I’d stay with the clientco but will be ok about it when I go and they are willing to extten me till I move.

Because the market I work in is niche, these roles don’t come up very often, so by the time I’m looking to move the market may have gone quiet.

Do I have a chat with my manager or do I hope that something may come up when the time comes?

[Platypus]

Unprofessional, but.... if you're moving country, can you afford to burn a bridge by say going sick then handing in your notice?

[AtW]

I was contacted recently regarding a plum role long term, excellent money in a country that I’m intending to move to.

Are you a plum picker?

[norrahe]

Unprofessional, but.... if you're moving country, can you afford to burn a bridge by say going sick then handing in your notice?

not such a good idea and there's the chance I may not get it

[jmo21]

The market is niche, but they won't wait even a whole month?

Hope you get it sorted.

[alreadypacked]

I was contacted recently regarding a plum role long term, excellent money in a country that I’m intending to move to.

Only snag is current contract doesn’t end for another couple of months and they need someone in a few weeks and won’t wait even with a months notice period.

Current line manager may be amenable as they know I’m looking to move and would prefer I’d stay with the clientco but will be ok about it when I go and they are willing to extten me till I move.

Because the market I work in is niche, these roles don’t come up very often, so by the time I’m looking to move the market may have gone quiet.

Do I have a chat with my manager or do I hope that something may come up when the time comes?

First don't jump through hoops for anyone, you lower yourself in their eyes and look desperate (not a good look for a contractor).

Say you have a months notice, you will speak with your current client and see if they will accept 3 weeks.
But if they will not accept this, then you really don't want to work for them as they will treat you the same.
I have often had agents say you must start next week, I said no, only to get a call on the Friday when they could not find anyone else agreeing to my start date.

[singhr]

If you are still in the same arena I think you are then get in front of the new client and wow them. They will wait for quality. Wriggling out of the current one is tricky without leaving a bad taste. I think if you have good relations and explain you are moving abroard rather than just jumping for better gig it will help. Good luck.

[norrahe]

If you are still in the same arena I think you are then get in front of the new client and wow them. They will wait for quality. Wriggling out of the current one is tricky without leaving a bad taste. I think if you have good relations and explain you are moving abroard rather than just jumping for better gig it will help. Good luck.

Current line manager knows I want to move abroad and is fine with it, even willing to keep me on till I want to move.

[Old Greg]

Current line manager knows I want to move abroad and is fine with it, even willing to keep me on till I want to move.

Difficult. I have found in similar situations that an offer to be available over the phone and by email to smooth the transition / handover is always greatly appreciated, even if it is rarely taken up when it comes to it.

[DaveB]

I was contacted recently regarding a plum role long term, excellent money in a country that I’m intending to move to.

Only snag is current contract doesn’t end for another couple of months and they need someone in a few weeks and won’t wait even with a months notice period.

Current line manager may be amenable as they know I’m looking to move and would prefer I’d stay with the clientco but will be ok about it when I go and they are willing to extten me till I move.

Because the market I work in is niche, these roles don’t come up very often, so by the time I’m looking to move the market may have gone quiet.

Do I have a chat with my manager or do I hope that something may come up when the time comes?

Who is telling you they won't wait, the client or the agent?

Tell the agent what they want to hear and get an interview, then go from there. Once the client knows you and, hopefully, likes you, you are in a position to negotiate.