Originally posted by NotAllThere
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Attending interviews while on contract
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Normally on contracts I manage my own time, therefore I can plan to attend interviews.
I always look for new roles when a gig is coming to its natural end at least 4-6 weeks before it ends. I don't like unplanned down time.Comment
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Originally posted by acnm View PostI'm pretty much the oldest one in the office. I get the feeling that the younger managers are all on a bit of a power trip - that and the fact that I seriously more experience than any of them. Given their role / status i'm often surprised at how little they know.Comment
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Originally posted by tarbera View PostSay you need to come in late or go early to pick up your new PorscheComment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostI don't look for other contracts when I'm already in one.
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Originally posted by Boney M View Postso when you know your contract is coming to a definite end you dont look? pull the other one
I once had an agent approach me near the end of a contract and I had an interview at lunch time and got the gig, but I have never looked for a new contract when I am in contract - generally because many of my clients haven't known until late whether they would be looking to extend or not.Comment
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I don't bother. I actually like a little time off at the end of a contract.
...except when it turns into 2 months bench timeComment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostNothing says "professional" like lying to your client when they know where you are goingRhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostSo you tell them your off on interviews then, do you?
Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostI don't look for other contracts when I'm already in one.
If I had to have an interview, then I would do it at lunchtime, after work, or before work in the morning. If your prospective client cannot accommodate that, and your current client is insisting that your company provides services on the dates and times that they are contracted to provide them, then you need to find a way to do that.
There are always things you can do without needing to resort to such stupidity.Comment
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