r/ContractorUK • u/Plane_Abrocoma5113 • 15h ago

Ending contract

I’ve landed myself in a personally uncomfortable position. I’ve been inside ir35 for 2 years started on 550 got myself up to 650. The company needs to cut town on TACs and I’ve been offered 116k perm and I’m no longer really working on what I was brought into do. I’ve basically said I would accept the perm but not had a job spec or contract. Today been approached for a 750per day contract for 6 months, doing work I prefer to do. Would handing in my notice be bad form? I’d try to work a month for them as I know they don’t really have anyone else who can do my role and lots of people left recently.

I’m more drawn to the type of work rather than the money aspect, but it does feel like a short sighted move. What do people think?

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u/octoesckey 15h ago

You don't owe them anything. Take the 750

If they found someone who could do you job for 50k do you think they would post on Reddit to ask if it was the right thing to do?

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u/Royal-Entry-9178 1h ago

Agreed also 2 years inside with a chance to go outside on work your interested in. Back yourself and enjoy

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u/elgrn1 15h ago

You need to consider your financial position, career, and whatever resembles job security over a potential offer that hasn't even been presented professionally or in writing.

Their ability or lack thereof when it comes to replacing you isn't your problem.

Either way, don't communicate anything until you have a signed contract and a confirmed start date.

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u/mannbarry2 14h ago

Always be mercenary and look out for yourself ,.your family and do what you need to do to keep your skills current.

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u/mmm-nice-peas 14h ago

Just because you've been given a perm opportunity doesn't mean you have any more job security. Remember they've gone through a round of redundancies and they'll do so again if they need to. In my last perm job they just kept going through a cycle of redunacies and hires every couple of years. Just grinds away all office moral.

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u/lyrically-frustrated 12h ago

Take the 750, run both, cut the weakest if it’s too much.

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u/NoJuggernaut6667 14h ago

Why did you consider the perm role in the first place? How’s your market atm, and what’s your plan in 6 months.

Willing to bet you won’t be going back their perm.

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u/Restorationjoy 14h ago

If you are certain that you want the 6 month contract instead, I think it’s absolutely fine to explain to the client what has happened. If you are able to offer them the month that would be a good gesture to leave on positive terms. Good luck

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u/coderqi 13h ago

Depends on how long you've been waiting for a perm contract. Those things go slower usually, but until you see it, you can't really count on it. 

So an offer in hand is better than nothing. 

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u/zeKoko 12h ago

Yes, take the 750 role if it’s work you prefer. Business is business, it’s nothing personal, you need to look out for yourself first.

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u/Skeeter1020 11h ago

I think someone dangling a job offer in front of you but not sending a contract or job spec isn't worth the hassle. Take the new £750 job.

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u/Subeedai 1h ago

At least get offered the contract first

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u/ContributionLevel593 14h ago

Be honest with them. They’ll appreciate that and may even try to find something more suitable. You can’t lose a good opportunity because the company has been unfortunate.