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Leaving a six month contract after 8 weeks?

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    Leaving a six month contract after 8 weeks?

    I've been contracting for 15+ years and I've never quit a gig before completion. I took on a new 6 month role in January and it's ok, I'm not learning an awful lot and the project is slipping. We still haven't got the production hardware that we were promised at the beginning of February. There is the likelihood that the end of the contract will involve a lot of long hours and weekends to deliver on time. Although the start dates are slipping the PM is not budging on the end date!

    Today I got a call from a former client, offering me a rate hike, WFH and a full years contract on a huge project. They want me to start within two weeks. It's a great place to work.

    Do I just hand my notice in (one week) and leave? Is this a huge no-no? My reputation is good, I never have trouble getting work. Will jumping ship lead to any legal ramifications, I'm aware the agency will probably hold my pay and I'll have to suck it up.

    Any advice would be appreciated.

    #2
    what does your contract say?

    (oh i've come over all NLUK.)

    if its allowed in the contract (it may not be) there is little you can do.

    Make sure you get your timesheet signed before handing your notice in.

    are you opted in or out?

    I don't think they can withold the money but you might have to take the agency to court.

    What does your legal council (QDOS etc) say?
    Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

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      #3
      Originally posted by vetran View Post
      what does your contract say?

      (oh i've come over all NLUK.)

      if its allowed in the contract (it may not be) there is little you can do.

      Make sure you get your timesheet signed before handing your notice in.

      are you opted in or out?

      I don't think they can withold the money but you might have to take the agency to court.

      What does your legal council (QDOS etc) say?
      Thanks for that.

      qh
      He had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.

      I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.

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        #4
        Originally posted by quackhandle View Post
        Thanks for that.

        qh
        That's what I said!
        'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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          #5
          Walk. Go sick. Offer a sub.

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            #6
            What would Suity do?:
            'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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              #7
              Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
              What would MF do?:
              "You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JR

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                #8
                Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
                What would Suity do?:
                Piss himself? How's that gonna help the OP?

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                  #9
                  Putting contract issues to one side, you're going to piss off quite a few people.

                  This may or may not come back to bite you on the arse in the future.

                  I did it once, but the line manager was only miffed as I played footy with them and he lost his star striker!

                  qh
                  He had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.

                  I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
                    What would Suity do?:
                    screw it up?
                    Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.

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