For those who are government contractors, how do you handle the constant 'merry-go-round' of contract expirations and unknowns if your contract will be picked back up or extended? Retired military, so while I had to change jobs and move on a regular basis, I never had to worry that I wouldn't have a job because of a contract bid. How do you navigate this? Stick around and hope the next contract company picks you up? See about internal movement options? Look for other jobs? All of the above?

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For me, all of the above. I know my employer will do all they can to keep me and place me on another contract, and I have a contract clause where a two week notice is reciprocal. They'll give me notice about work disappearing and I'll give them notice before leaving.

Pto, furlough, and leave off absence are all on the table as well. It can be stressful, but it's been a good career path so far.

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There will be some cushion time for the contractors, as the staffing company knows about the uncertainty we are in.

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So my current situation right now is our contract was supposed to end September 6th but we got an extension for 4 months after that I am not sure what’s gonna happen either we get a rebid or that’s it . But usually they’ll keep you on the pay roll for a few weeks or even months depending on how much money the contract has left . I started applying for new positions just incase because I just dislike the unknowns . I been a contractor for almost 16 years so I know how they roll lol

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