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Oh FFS,
I left my permie job to go contracting on 12 weeks notice period.
There is no 'point of no return'.
You're either a contractor, or you aren't..."I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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Originally posted by Wilmslow View PostWe are getting new contracts at my permie work.
Notice period now going to be 12 weeks, making it very difficult to head back to contracting when the time comes.
Also, changing the contract from 40 hours a week to professional working day. This means that some will take the piss even more, when early starters like me will be frowned upon for leaving any earlier than I normally do, but will be expected to stay on a lot later, despite modern marvels of laptop, vpn token and company mobile…….
This is the point of no return.
You don't have to accept this. They tried to do this at my previous permie job and I refused to agree to the changes and everything stayed the same.
If they are changing your contract drastically then its a period of negotiations.
Ask for more money in exchange.Last edited by FiveTimes; 11 November 2011, 09:05.Comment
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Grow some balls, find a contract and tell your boss to shove his notice period and his 'professional day' up his arse. Chances are he'll sack you and you can leave the building immediately, laughing in his face as you go.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Wilmslow View PostWe are getting new contracts at my permie work.
Notice period now going to be 12 weeks, making it very difficult to head back to contracting when the time comes.
Also, changing the contract from 40 hours a week to professional working day. This means that some will take the piss even more, when early starters like me will be frowned upon for leaving any earlier than I normally do, but will be expected to stay on a lot later, despite modern marvels of laptop, vpn token and company mobile…….
This is the point of no return.Comment
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Originally posted by FiveTimes View PostTHey can't just change your working hours and terms and conditions without consolation.
Has anyone from HR offered you a hug or anything to help you get over this?Coffee's for closersComment
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Originally posted by Wilmslow View PostWe are getting new contracts at my permie work.
Notice period now going to be 12 weeks, making it very difficult to head back to contracting when the time comes.
Also, changing the contract from 40 hours a week to professional working day. This means that some will take the piss even more, when early starters like me will be frowned upon for leaving any earlier than I normally do, but will be expected to stay on a lot later, despite modern marvels of laptop, vpn token and company mobile…….
This is the point of no return.Fiscal nomad it's legal.Comment
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Originally posted by Wilmslow View Postearly starters like me will be frowned upon for leaving any earlier than I normally do
Although the whoops of delight from those remaining must get a tad wearing after a while, not to mention the accompanying effect on productivity of the inpromptu celebratory parties.
“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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Originally posted by cojak View PostOh FFS,
I left my permie job to go contracting on 12 weeks notice period.
There is no 'point of no return'.
You're either a contractor, or you aren't...Comment
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