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LiNK666

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Basically, I hate my job. Love the people but hate the work. Found something else so I'm going to be moving on. Originally they kept wanting to extend my contract and right now my current contract expired as of sept 1st. New contract I was suppose to get last week but didn't for whatever reason. I'm still getting paid so I don't care.

My new thing is almost good to go so without a contract holding me down can I up and leave anytime? I'm thinking of exiting sometime in november. My boss wants me to stay and has offered a 1 yr extension. Should I avoid signing anything if I want to leave or can they make me stay if I decide to leave and have a contract signed?
 
I've always wanted to take a dump on the bosses desk, and leave my prox card sticking out of it. Then I asked myself how would I get out of the building if my prox card was still in the ****.
 
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You are under no formal obligation to sign any new deal they present to you and you can buy yourself some time by telling them that you would like to take the new contract under consideration and ask that they give you until 'x' date to consider the offer.

Always keep in mind that this is a professional arrangement and if you intend on staying within the same industry you may cross paths with some of these people again. You said you like the people so don't **** on any of them. Take the high road and use omissions when they suit you best without being a tool.
 
Before signing anything, even if they do present a contract, make sure you understand any clauses required for you to terminate the contract.

99/100 times, providing written notice of your two weeks is enough whether you're in a contract (depending on the clauses) or not. JZ67 nailed it. Keep it professional and who knows, you may end up working with a few of those people again.

Good luck and congratulations!
 
nfq said:
Before signing anything, even if they do present a contract, make sure you understand any clauses required for you to terminate the contract.

99/100 times, providing written notice of your two weeks is enough whether you're in a contract (depending on the clauses) or not. JZ67 nailed it. Keep it professional and who knows, you may end up working with a few of those people again.

Good luck and congratulations!
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if it's contract you can leave at any time just like they can fire you at any time. You don't have to give any notice either. They might keep your last paycheck but call the labour board sinceblegally they can't keep it from you I think
 
Technically salaried employees are also allowed to leave any time and can get fired any time. It's just bad form to leave without notice. Stall on contract + 2weeks = best strategy
 
LiNK666 said:
Basically, I hate my job. Love the people but hate the work. Found something else so I'm going to be moving on. Originally they kept wanting to extend my contract and right now my current contract expired as of sept 1st. New contract I was suppose to get last week but didn't for whatever reason. I'm still getting paid so I don't care.

My new thing is almost good to go so without a contract holding me down can I up and leave anytime? I'm thinking of exiting sometime in november. My boss wants me to stay and has offered a 1 yr extension. Should I avoid signing anything if I want to leave or can they make me stay if I decide to leave and have a contract signed?
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Bird in hand. I would sign the contract that's offered. I would stay until the contract with the new employer is signed. If for whatever reason the contract at the new place does not work out, you're not SOL.

Bird in Hand reference: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/a-bird-in-the-hand.html
 
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Thanks for the suggestions. I won't screw them cuz I like them, but hate the work again I don't want to end up in a situation where I'm forced to stay because I signed a contract.
 
REDBALLS said:
Then I asked myself how would I get out of the building if my prox card was still in the ****.
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"Are you on your way out? Give me 2 minutes and I'll walk you out."

Seriously, don't you think anything through?
 
murf said:
if it's contract you can leave at any time just like they can fire you at any time. You don't have to give any notice either. They might keep your last paycheck but call the labour board sinceblegally they can't keep it from you I think
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I've had contracts that explicitly say I HAVE to give 10 business days notice if I were to break the contract early. That's why I said, make sure you know all the clauses.

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I contracted for many years and currently have consultants contracting through me, so here are my 0.02.
Get a firm start date - in writing - from the new position and work backwards from there. Ideally, you'd give your current client at least two weeks. As has already been pointed out, you may well end up working with or for some of the same people down the road, so try to leave them smiling. Toronto is a very small town, with minds to match, when it comes to contract work and all it takes is one negative word five years later to make you miss out on a plum opportunity.
 
LiNK666 said:
Thanks for the suggestions. I won't screw them cuz I like them, but hate the work again I don't want to end up in a situation where I'm forced to stay because I signed a contract.
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U like them or the boss's daughter ;)
 
REDBALLS said:
I've always wanted to take a dump on the bosses desk, and leave my prox card sticking out of it. Then I asked myself how would I get out of the building if my prox card was still in the ****.
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in the above situation the accepted exit strategy is jumping out the window (extra style points if above the 9th floor)
 
I just sent in my resignation. Hopefully will be starting my new job in 2 wks
 
Hands down winner:

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There is no such thing as being "forced to stay". Specific performance is unavailable from a legal point of view for labour contracts (it amount to slavery).

However, having adequate notice ( as much as possible ) is a professional courtesy.
 
If you are currently working without a contract then there's probably no obligation to do anything, but it would be a courtesy to follow whatever procedure is written in there for terminating the contract on your behalf even though it isn't valid any more.

It gets much, much trickier when an actual employment contract is involved. It gets even trickier when you are a specialist in a certain field and are operating under an employment contract. Even trickier yet when the original employer has some history of taking vindictive actions against former employees. I've had to deal with that, and this was a situation that warranted running it past an employment lawyer ... who was very good, and explained what needed to be done in my specific situation. 3+ years now ... Best career decision ever to exit.
 
Brian P said:
If you are currently working without a contract then there's probably no obligation to do anything, but it would be a courtesy to follow whatever procedure is written in there for terminating the contract on your behalf even though it isn't valid any more.

It gets much, much trickier when an actual employment contract is involved. It gets even trickier when you are a specialist in a certain field and are operating under an employment contract. Even trickier yet when the original employer has some history of taking vindictive actions against former employees. I've had to deal with that, and this was a situation that warranted running it past an employment lawyer ... who was very good, and explained what needed to be done in my specific situation. 3+ years now ... Best career decision ever to exit.
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For them to actually hire a lawyer and try to "get you", wouldn't that cost more in the long run?
 
I am under contract right now. There are only two contract workers in my department, the rest are full time. I have seniority over the other contractor but I know that if something happens and the US Goverment issues a massive stop-work (it could happen) then he and I are the first to go. I know that I'm expendible and all that really matters is the bottom line. Him and I will be gone at the drop of a hat if need be.

Given that, if I had a job offer come up and they really wanted me to start later this afternoon. I'd start packing.
 
caboose483 said:
I am under contract right now. There are only two contract workers in my department, the rest are full time. I have seniority over the other contractor but I know that if something happens and the US Goverment issues a massive stop-work (it could happen) then he and I are the first to go. I know that I'm expendible and all that really matters is the bottom line. Him and I will be gone at the drop of a hat if need be.

Given that, if I had a job offer come up and they really wanted me to start later this afternoon. I'd start packing.
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I've been doing some research and they say, its good to review the terms of your contract that you signed.
I need to review mines. If so I'm tempted to take 2wks vacation before I start a new job :D
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