Re: FWD: Cutting a contract short

[Al Geist <al -dot- geist -at- geistassociates -dot- com>]

   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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