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Subject:Re: when is it ok to leave a contract job? From:Lisa G Wright <writingweb -at- gmail -dot- com> To:Gene Kim-Eng <techwr -at- genek -dot- com> Date:Fri, 2 Nov 2012 10:16:11 -0500
Gene, that's a very good distinction.
On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 5:15 PM, Gene Kim-Eng <techwr -at- genek -dot- com> wrote:
> Boredom is a valid personal reason, but I wouldn't cite it to the client.
> Frame discussions with the client in terms of labor utilization and
> contract terms.
>
> IOW, money.
>
> Then, if they want to pay you the hours, go find something else to occupy
> the time they are paying for but not using.
>
> Gene Kim-Eng
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