Max length I have been into a contract had been 11 months only and that even once. What's the magic mantra to be in contract for long term and keep renewing. Smart and hard work certainly I know is one of them, what else. Please enlighten.
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Magic mantra to be in contract for long?
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Long contracts are boring, drain creativity and stagnate your skills.
My longest is 16 months and I get itchy feet, even when working somewhere I really like, after about 10-11 months.
Your contract should reflect the time needed to deliver the project. If you want longevity, go permie (although saying that, you could be made redundant just before you hit 24 months and miss out on any comp) -
There isn't a magic mantra. It's about being a good contractor and running a business and doing what is needed for the gig. Each one can be different. Expectations, delivery style, working environment etc . Having a 'mantra' means you'll not be understanding the nuances and adapting so fail at most before you find one that fits your mantra.
The above is how to stay in a gig for awhile if it's available. If the client only needs you for a period of time to deliver a set piece of work then no mantra's will help. The gig is as long as the client needs you.
What happened that ended the 11th month gig. Would a 'mantra' have helped it be longer? I'll bet it wouldn't.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostIf you want longevity, go permie (although saying that, you could be made redundant just before you hit 24 months and miss out on any comp)
Basically, some companies do cheat in this way to economies cost by bringing permie until probation, giving lucrative vertical growth opportunities, instead of hiring contractors at the first place.Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostLong contracts are boring, drain creativity and stagnate your skills.
My longest is 16 months and I get itchy feet, even when working somewhere I really like, after about 10-11 months.
Your contract should reflect the time needed to deliver the project. If you want longevity, go permie (although saying that, you could be made redundant just before you hit 24 months and miss out on any comp)Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostWhat happened that ended the 11th month gig. Would a 'mantra' have helped it be longer? I'll bet it wouldn't.
11 month was actually 15 month. Contracts were all exchanged upon renewable. Then after couple of months of services it was cut short by three months by new program management to 11 months of services altogether.Comment
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My shortest have been 4 and 6 months.
My longest continuous 2.5 years. Most of my contracts have been over a yearComment
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As long as I am renewed - normally a couple of years
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Originally posted by avatcuk View PostI had once have a sour taste being into a permanent role. Where upon completion of probation of six months and simultaneously exhausting my skills on the project, they/employer never continued me, once the probation was over......Originally posted by avatcuk View PostMy contract has been prematurely terminated by the client after 3 months in a six month contract.........See You Next TuesdayComment
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Longest - 23 months (twice, oddly enough)
Shortest - 2 days (a quick report on a service failure)
Shortest "proper" one - 3 weeks.
Average income over 22 years has been pretty consistent, so I was doing something properly!Blog? What blog...?Comment
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