Advice required regarding notice period and contracting
Discussion
Hi all. I am currently in full time employment, and have a 3 month notice period (Messaging support/project work).
I have been offered an opportunity to go contracting on a very good contract, and am keen to accept it. The requirement is that I be available in one month, which leaves me in a difficult situation notice wise. I get that the 3 months works both ways, and protects me probably more than it does them, but it is extremely restrictive, and I would never be able to accept a contract role, or even possibly a permy role, where they would be happy to have me join after three months.
I would be able to hand over all work comfortably within the month, and wouldn't be leaving them in a difficult situation as a result, so I wanted to gauge opinions on how this may go, if I discuss it with them and make sure they understand everything will be completed as necessary. If I had to simply leave after a month, is it usual for a tribunal to follow?
The second thing is, I haven't contracted in years, and it is a huge risk. Contract is initially 4 months, so following that I would be looking for a new contract. Is the contracting market relatively strong right now? I would be looking to do Messaging cloud migrations, and on premises Exchange 2010/2013 deployment/migrations.
Looking at job sites is seems things aren't exactly buzzing in this sector, but I expect the roles aren't up long since most contractors are available within a week (not sure though?). Day rates seem to vary hugely as well, which would be a big consideration as I wouldn't want to sacrifice what is a good permy job just to make around the same sort of money.
Not sure how this will go, might just stay put, but would love to take on a new challenge like this and the contract really is perfect in terms of type of work and location. A case of fortune favours the brave? or maybe making stupid decisions equals life long regrets.
I have been offered an opportunity to go contracting on a very good contract, and am keen to accept it. The requirement is that I be available in one month, which leaves me in a difficult situation notice wise. I get that the 3 months works both ways, and protects me probably more than it does them, but it is extremely restrictive, and I would never be able to accept a contract role, or even possibly a permy role, where they would be happy to have me join after three months.
I would be able to hand over all work comfortably within the month, and wouldn't be leaving them in a difficult situation as a result, so I wanted to gauge opinions on how this may go, if I discuss it with them and make sure they understand everything will be completed as necessary. If I had to simply leave after a month, is it usual for a tribunal to follow?
The second thing is, I haven't contracted in years, and it is a huge risk. Contract is initially 4 months, so following that I would be looking for a new contract. Is the contracting market relatively strong right now? I would be looking to do Messaging cloud migrations, and on premises Exchange 2010/2013 deployment/migrations.
Looking at job sites is seems things aren't exactly buzzing in this sector, but I expect the roles aren't up long since most contractors are available within a week (not sure though?). Day rates seem to vary hugely as well, which would be a big consideration as I wouldn't want to sacrifice what is a good permy job just to make around the same sort of money.
Not sure how this will go, might just stay put, but would love to take on a new challenge like this and the contract really is perfect in terms of type of work and location. A case of fortune favours the brave? or maybe making stupid decisions equals life long regrets.
Thanks for the replies, I am hoping I can negotiate a fairly civil exit, as I really like my company and have a lot of respect for my management.
My situation at the moment means that going contracting is looking like my best option, and given I have been offered the contract now and received the paperwork to complete, I will now be giving my notice and explaining my need to exit early. I will speak to them today and hope that we can come to an agreement and it doesn't turn nasty.
My situation at the moment means that going contracting is looking like my best option, and given I have been offered the contract now and received the paperwork to complete, I will now be giving my notice and explaining my need to exit early. I will speak to them today and hope that we can come to an agreement and it doesn't turn nasty.
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