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Subject:Re: when is it ok to leave a contract job? From:Gene Kim-Eng <techwr -at- genek -dot- com> To:Lisa G Wright <writingweb -at- gmail -dot- com> Date:Thu, 1 Nov 2012 15:15:15 -0700
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
On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Lisa G Wright <writingweb -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:
> While I agree with the others who suggest talking to the employer about
> your dissatisfaction with the work and lack of hours, and things could be
> poised to change soon, I am going to disagree on one major point: I think
> if you're being grossly under-utilized and there's no prospect of
> improvement, boredom is a completely legitimate reason for leaving a gig.
>
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