Has anyone ever been offered a great full time role while in the middle of a freelance contract at a different company? How did you handle it?

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Yes, and I quit! I gave two weeks notice and bounced. These agencies don’t give a damn about my livelihood, so I do what I have to do to keep the $$$$ rolling in. I wouldn’t say I’ve burnt bridges. They were understanding.

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Work with both parties to make the timing work for everyone. If the FT agency thinks you’re right they’ll wait the extra week or 2. Never know when you’re back on the freelance market.

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They hired you as freelance, they took on the risk of you bouncing whenever you see fit. This sounds like one of those times. If the place you’re freelancing at is hella busy, maybe give them a couple of days to find a replacement. I wouldn’t give them a week or 2, that’s only for FT and if I FEELZ LIKE IT.

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^ Not all contracts are created equal.

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^ Do you know how a contract works?

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