Actually, a contract does guarantee you full time work - if you have documented a minimum number of billable work hours each pay period, have signed and dated it, and given them a copy BEFORE starting work. That may or may not be legally binding
depending on the states work laws, but just having it documented is very powerful
if it ever becomes an issue. Although a good case can be made that if it ever gets to that point you've lost and should be looking for the next gig.
Remember, it benefits the money people - who are probably higher up in the food chain than the person who interviewed you - for you to work as little as possible, especially in lean times, when the employees come first. Life is sweet for contractors - when you are first hired and are treated as an employee.
Thank you for the advice. It is my fault that I didn't ask for it in writing about guaranteeing a minimum number of hours. I've never run into that issue before so it didn't strike me as something I should include in the contract.
In my case, I don't think it was anything to do with money. They are well-funded and looking to hire more full-time engineers. I think they're just caught up with the plethora of work and upcoming releases and may not have time to take a step back and think about people.
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Actually, a contract does guarantee you full time work - if you have documented a minimum number of billable work hours each pay period, have signed and dated it, and given them a copy BEFORE starting work. That may or may not be legally binding
depending on the states work laws, but just having it documented is very powerful
if it ever becomes an issue. Although a good case can be made that if it ever gets to that point you've lost and should be looking for the next gig.
Remember, it benefits the money people - who are probably higher up in the food chain than the person who interviewed you - for you to work as little as possible, especially in lean times, when the employees come first. Life is sweet for contractors - when you are first hired and are treated as an employee.
Actually in no way, shape, or form does a contract (unless clearly stated) guarantee you full-time work. This is what was implied by the author.
Thank you for the advice. It is my fault that I didn't ask for it in writing about guaranteeing a minimum number of hours. I've never run into that issue before so it didn't strike me as something I should include in the contract.
In my case, I don't think it was anything to do with money. They are well-funded and looking to hire more full-time engineers. I think they're just caught up with the plethora of work and upcoming releases and may not have time to take a step back and think about people.