Re: FWD: Cutting a contract short

Subject: Re: FWD: Cutting a contract short
From: Al Geist <al -dot- geist -at- geistassociates -dot- com>
To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2006 09:51:55 -0400


Beth Agnew wrote:

I agree that Christmas is a bad time to be job hunting. There is nothing
that says you cannot start looking for another contract right now.
Experienced freelancers are always marketing, always trying to land the
next gig well before the current one ends. If people really want you,
something can usually be worked out. You might even be able to overlap the
contracts and make it work. If you have a new offer, you can turn down the
extension of the current contract. Building relationships is the biggest
part of being successful in this business. I would not harm any
relationship by opting out of a contract too soon.

The key to successful freelancing is to always be looking toward the next
contract, regardless of how long the one is that your are currently
fulfilling. If, during your search, you uncover a contract that is far more
lucrative, or offers you more job security or more writing opportunities,
then there is nothing wrong, in my opinion, in telling your current employer
that have been offered something better. Who knows, you may get a better
counter offer, or an offer for permanent status with a raise and bennies.
Just make sure that when you leave it's with an understanding that you will
help your replacement come up to speed quickly and that you will be
available for assistance for a predetermined period to time.
Al

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References:
FWD: Cutting a contract short: From: Administrator
Re: FWD: Cutting a contract short: From: Beth Agnew

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