Why should I see long term contracts as a plus? Recruitment agents seem to think I should accept a lower rate for a 6 month contract yet their contract clauses often allow for early termination by them but not by me. Last thing I want is a 6 month contract with no get out if it's not working out for me.
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Originally posted by bikeman View PostWhy should I see long term contracts as a plus? Recruitment agents seem to think I should accept a lower rate for a 6 month contract yet their contract clauses often allow for early termination by them but not by me. Last thing I want is a 6 month contract with no get out if it's not working out for me.If your company is the best place to work in, for a mere £500 p/d, you can advertise here. -
Originally posted by bikeman View PostWhy should I see long term contracts as a plus? Recruitment agents seem to think I should accept a lower rate for a 6 month contract yet their contract clauses often allow for early termination by them but not by me. Last thing I want is a 6 month contract with no get out if it's not working out for me.Comment
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In a market where there arelots of candidates for fewer jobs, agents think we will be more desperate and accept reduced rates, and think longer roles will be more appealing.
Not much more to it than that.Comment
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The Longer the contract the higher the rate should be
Originally posted by bikeman View PostWhy should I see long term contracts as a plus? Recruitment agents seem to think I should accept a lower rate for a 6 month contract yet their contract clauses often allow for early termination by them but not by me. Last thing I want is a 6 month contract with no get out if it's not working out for me.
Over 2 years means you can't claim expenses.
The longer you work for the same client the more valuable you become.
Short term contracts mean you can negotiate better terms for renewalsComment
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Originally posted by bikeman View PostWhy should I see long term contracts as a plus? Recruitment agents seem to think I should accept a lower rate for a 6 month contract yet their contract clauses often allow for early termination by them but not by me. Last thing I want is a 6 month contract with no get out if it's not working out for me.<Insert idea here> will never be adopted because the politicians are in the pockets of the banks!Comment
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I like long term contracts. Allows you to see what the client is thinking.
In my line of work I can see how long something is going to take (as its usually a physical project, not software). So if they're offering 3 months for a project that is at least going to take 12 to complete and 3 just to start then I'm suspicious. If they offer 6 months then less so.Comment
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