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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostOn a similar vein, remember my recent contact grief?
Agent says heres extension, 2 months, same notice as before (1 month). I say lets talk about this notice - I want a week. He hides for weeks and hopes I'll just start extension.
Two days before I emailed him a corrected signed contract with 7 days notice.
2 weeks into extension I still aint heard a peep from him.
Im betting hes thinking if I try the 7 days notice he'll still try to blag it out and say I cant.Comment
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And what have you done in the two weeks to try and resolve this ridiculous situation.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View Poststill unable to contact'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostAnd what have you done in the two weeks to try and resolve this ridiculous situation.Comment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostThe situation is resolved - he sent a valid contract to the agency and gave them time and the opportunity to raise any objections to the changes. From here, there is nothing left to resolve. I certainly wouldn't be wasting my time trying to talk to an agent when I already had a valid contract which was what I wanted in the first place.
Sending it to the agent does not guarantee he saw it on time. What if he was on hols or has been off long term sick when might explain some of the silence. If this is the case the other party did not see the contract therefor it won't stand. Two days before would also be pushing the acceptable time as well. If he starts trying to get to the bottom now at least expectations are set. The agent possibly didn't see it but by actioning it he has a reminder it's coming. It will go someway to proving to the client he tried and the agent is wholly at fault. Just bunging it in 2 days before and then handing your notice in expecting to leave in 7 days is going to make you look like a right twunt in front of the client. So far there is nothing to prove to the client but he says/she says with you both being devious to some extent. No harm in following it up.
Either way, sitting there without your head in your sand isn't an acceptable situation IMO. Agent should be getting a bollocking at the very least and OP should be clearing it up, not waiting for the tulip storm that will ensue when he attempts to give his notice.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Notice periods are meaningless for me, I have never started a contract that I have not finished, if I want to leave then I will complete the contract and refuse the extension (as I did at a previous place I was at). Just saying...Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostHonestly, you think this that is a reasonable resolution?
Originally posted by northernladuk View PostSending it to the agent does not guarantee he saw it on time. What if he was on hols or has been off long term sick when might explain some of the silence. If this is the case the other party did not see the contract therefor it won't stand.
Originally posted by northernladuk View PostTwo days before would also be pushing the acceptable time as well.
Originally posted by northernladuk View PostIf he starts trying to get to the bottom now at least expectations are set. The agent possibly didn't see it but by actioning it he has a reminder it's coming. It will go someway to proving to the client he tried and the agent is wholly at fault. Just bunging it in 2 days before and then handing your notice in expecting to leave in 7 days is going to make you look like a right twunt in front of the client. So far there is nothing to prove to the client but he says/she says with you both being devious to some extent. No harm in following it up.
Originally posted by northernladuk View PostEither way, sitting there without your head in your sand isn't an acceptable situation IMO. Agent should be getting a bollocking at the very least and OP should be clearing it up, not waiting for the tulip storm that will ensue when he attempts to give his notice.Comment
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Originally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI have given notice.
I think its professional, if you are sitting in a room for weeks on end with little or no actual work to do, or if you are not getting on with the client and they are clearly unhappy with you.
So no notice given, but notice received? Not judging you, just saying that it can be argued both ways.Comment
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