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Originally posted by Superhans View PostAnything I can do about this?Comment
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Originally posted by Superhans View PostThanks for the reply, its the first time i've experienced this, or even heard of it. No idea on the PO, I'm not sure I'd want to work for them after this, pity they can't be held accountable, the contracts are worth tulip if this is how the system works.
I think it has happened to quite a few of us.Comment
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It can be a shock to the system if you've not experienced it.
Not quite the same, as my previous contract had came to a natural end, but for me I had a contract cancelled 3 days before due to start.
I was well aware these things can happen, but still really annoyed.
Luckily the client paid me for a week as an apology (pay for work not done?! ssh!!!)
A better contract came along a few days later, so it was a win all round.Comment
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Originally posted by Superhans View PostMorning,
I was in a contract, gave more than the required time to hand notice in in order to start a new longer contract that i'd received the paperwork for. So far so good. That is until late Friday I was advised my new contract didn't have a PO signed off, therefore i'm now unemployed. I even emailed the agency about the new contract before I handed my notice in just to make sure all ok, I was advised I had the new contract in an email i'd received so its confirmed.
Anything I can do about this? I'm so pissed off.
Cheers
It is infuriating (similarly I'd turned down other offers) but nothing to be done. I've got a task on my to do list to look for a greater level of business interruption cover...Comment
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Originally posted by Superhans View PostUnderstood, surely the agency should issue the contract once the PO is in place no? Seems like an arse about face way of doing thingsSee You Next TuesdayComment
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Due to start a new contract on Monday but still applying for new ones. As many have already said, you don't have a contract until you're sat at your desk on the first day. Never stop looking
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Originally posted by BR14 View Postlots of companies have hiccups getting PO's approved. and sometimes there are delays, sometimes they don't happen at all.
that's contracting.
you don't have the gig until you're onsite <or logged in>.
this is what your cash reserves are for <i hate the pseudo-military term 'warchest'>Comment
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Originally posted by oilboil View PostTotally agree, it's only a warchest if you intend to use it to pay to invade or conquer another contractor.
war chest
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noun: warchest
a reserve of funds used for fighting a war.
a sum of money used for conducting a campaign or business.
"the party's election war chest"'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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One feels that this thread has veered slightly off topic.
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