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2 weeks into contract - can I invoke notice of termination and not work the term?
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Originally posted by LisaContractorUmbrella View PostSpeaking as an employer, I'd be pretty miffed if someone did this to me especially if I'd brought them in for a project which had time constraints and I'd certainly be looking at the agency to compensate me for inconvenience caused. IMHO if you are happy to sign a contract then you should stick to it - how would you like it if the agency/client terminated the contract 2 weeks in and didn't stick to the notice period?Comment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostWhat's wrong with the contract?Comment
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Originally posted by Willy Win View PostContact's not what I expected and the work/responsibilities more than I know I can handle. I know that by handing in my notice I will leave team in the tulip with at a critical time in the project with no one to immediately replace me but I couldn't do a month of thisComment
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Originally posted by Willy Win View PostContact's not what I expected and the work/responsibilities more than I know I can handle. I know that by handing in my notice I will leave team in the tulip with at a critical time in the project with no one to immediately replace me but I couldn't do a month of thisThe greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by Willy Win View PostThe contractor'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by LisaContractorUmbrella View PostSpeaking as an employer, I'd be pretty miffed if someone did this to me especially if I'd brought them in for a project which had time constraints and I'd certainly be looking at the agency to compensate me for inconvenience caused. IMHO if you are happy to sign a contract then you should stick to it - how would you like it if the agency/client terminated the contract 2 weeks in and didn't stick to the notice period?Comment
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Do whatever the hell you like.
Be mindful that if/when you become more senior, you'll find the world around your career (business) a lot smaller, and people from the past have a habit of popping up at inconvenient moments.
Play by the rules of the contract to the letter, act with decorum, and do not think that burning your bridges because you have found a better contract is a marvellous thing.
Companies merge and get acquired in all tech sectors. Think & play the long game & for ****s sake play business acumen before bravado and pride.Comment
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2 weeks into contract - can I invoke notice of termination and not work the t...
Originally posted by Willy Win View PostContact's not what I expected and the work/responsibilities more than I know I can handle. I know that by handing in my notice I will leave team in the tulip with at a critical time in the project with no one to immediately replace me but I couldn't do a month of this
I had a tough contract last year and asked for advice from a senior member of the IPSE forum (and here occasionally). He happily helped me to work through the situation.
You don't have to be on your own just because you're a contractor.
You might find then that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger (and better at your work)."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."
- Voltaire/Benjamin Franklin/Anne Frank...Comment
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