A friend of mine (non-contractor) told me about a contractor where he works who rang into client telling him that his step brother had died and he wouldn't know when he woud be back in work. It was no secret that he was known by colleagues to hate the gig and would constantly complain about the travel. When he did not call our contact the client for over 2 weeks they asked for a death certificate as proof and became insistent that he come back soon to continue his contract which he had not long started. Personally, regardless of what a schmuck this guy has been and resorting to such desperate measures I didn't think the client could legally do this? Interested to hear other people's stories and have you done anything similar yourself to jump ship from a horror gig?
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Ever faked a Death in the Family to get out of a Contract?
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Originally posted by Willy Win View PostA friend of mine (non-contractor) told me about a contractor where he works who rang into client telling him that his step brother had died and he wouldn't know when he woud be back in work. It was no secret that he was known by colleagues to hate the gig and would constantly complain about the travel. When he did not call our contact the client for over 2 weeks they asked for a death certificate as proof and became insistent that he come back soon to continue his contract which he had not long started. Personally, regardless of what a schmuck this guy has been and resorting to such desperate measures I didn't think the client could legally do this? Interested to hear other people's stories and have you done anything similar yourself to jump ship from a horror gig?Comment
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Every day I contract I die a little more.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostEvery day I contract I die a little more.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostEvery time you post we do as wellWhat happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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No no and no - man that's low. Wait until the day real grief strikes. You'll never pretend again."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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