RE: Ethics of Jumping To Another Contract Job

["James Barrow" <vrfour -at- verizon -dot- net>]

>Richard Lewis asked:
>
>Question For All:
>   
>I completed a six month contract job and, just prior to it ending, I was
offer a second >six months.  I was told all along that my work was very good
but, I was kind of >surprised when they gave me the second extension.   I
have worked about 1 month >of the extension.
>   
>Now, a much better paying opportunity avails itself.   Ethically, would you
move on? >Will the current company give me a "Do Not Re-Hire" check in my
personnel file?

Almost all of my contracts had a clause that basically said I could walk, or
the recruiter/client could let me go, without any notice.  If you signed
something like this, then it comes down to how you'll feel after you make
your decision.

But, as someone I worked for and admire said, you're only as good as your
reputation.  Although HR may not be allowed to rehire you at a later date,
there may be a lot of nudging and winking going on when your name comes up.

- Jim

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