I need some advice. I have been working as a contractor for about 1.5 years. Two months ago signed a new contract for a 1 year extension. I report to a friend of mine on the contract. My contract has a 1 month exit clause.
I have recently been offered another contract which is for 30% more money, just a few blocks from my home and with more long term prospects.
My dilema is do I leave my current job and risk damaging the friendship (and potential references) or do I stick it out?
2007-02-02 08:30:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Personally, you are only as good as your word. Breaking a contract with your friend for another contract and more money will only create hard feelings. Did you even hear the fable about the dog and the bone. a dog was carrying a bone in his mouth. He stopped by a stream and saw his reflection. He perceived this to be another dog and became jealous because the 'other' dog had a bone so he tried to steal the other dogs bone..he of course lost his own bone in the process."
2007-02-10 08:09:12 · answer #1 · answered by cupcake6777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contractual work is iffy at times, if you have a clause that allows you to exit and if you feel that the other position is an advancement both in position and pay as well as stability...then utilize your exit clause if you have completely valid and just reasons for doing so.
Giving proper notice and following their 'quit' clauses should have no affect on your reference or friendship for that matter. I'm sure your friend would take on a position that offered higher pay, more security and lower transportation expenses.
The contract firm you work for currently would also have no qualms about ending your contract if/when the time came...so do what is right, best and most beneficial for you...just follow all the etiquette necessary and things should be fine.
Good luck if you decide to take the other position!
2007-02-02 16:38:48 · answer #2 · answered by dustiiart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the person truly is your friend, they would understand that you are making a professional decision, not a personal one. He or she should also be excited for the opportunity you have and would wish you the best if they were really your friend.
Let your friend know that he/she has really been instrumental in helping you grow to the point where you are now and that you are thankful for the opportunity you had to work with them. Reassure them that you are not making a decision based on anything other than this is a great opportunity. Maybe offer to help your friend find and train a replacement, or plan a transition period where he/she can still call you for limited amounts of help as needed. If the consulting roles are similar you could also offer to occasionally let your friend know any new techniques/information/etc that you learn in your new role that would help them out also.
2007-02-02 16:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by SwimsALot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most important element in a job is not the money, not the proximity to work, not the long term prospects. What's most important is the comfort you feel in working on a project. If you're good at what you do, you'll have other opportunities.
However, if this new job has the potential of satisfying your primary needs, plus offers proximity, etc, you might want to leave your present position. Your firend will or will not understand why you're leaving. Try to explain, but shrug it off if he/she doesn't understand it. Keep in mind that he'she would have to let you go with one month's notice if the project ended, ran out of money, etc.
2007-02-10 15:27:27 · answer #4 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got to do what's best for you. If this guy is a real friend he will be in favor of you bettering your own situation. It would be fair, however, to tell him first and give him a chance to up his own terms. Just be honest with him.
Are you under an "exclusive" contract? Would you be able to juggle both contracts? Just a thought but it could mean big bucks if you could.
2007-02-02 16:37:12 · answer #5 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an old friend and employer once told me, that he could never fault someone for improving themselves.
tell your friend about the job offer, give him the chance to beat it!
if he can't match the deal you have no choice but to take the job closer to home!
A real friend would congratulate you and still be yer friend. besides with that extra money you could buy them a few more round on friday nights!
2007-02-10 01:11:23 · answer #6 · answered by SCREWBAG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buisness is buisness, i would offer your friend a sub job for you and perhaps ya'll together can combine buisness intrests. and everyone is happy everyone makes money nobody is po'd
2007-02-10 16:08:37 · answer #7 · answered by Miles from home 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More $ wins. If your friend is a true friend, they will understand. I would leave.
2007-02-02 16:39:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they are your true friend then they will understand. explain the perks and how it will bennifet your life. they should understand. good luck!!!!!
2007-02-02 16:33:46 · answer #9 · answered by Ultimate Guitar Hero! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you talk to your friend about it?
2007-02-02 16:33:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋