Leaving jobs before completion

[Deleted member 72666]

Work ain't the issue. Got plenty of it. Money ain't the issue either. Got plenty coming in.

It's as if I feel some sort of moral obligation towards the fella.

Weird seeing as that ain't the sort of person I normally am.

Usually, burning bridges is something I find solace in.

Then you need to search long and hard to find the real reason you're feeling this way and only then can you decide whether to stay or go!

 

[trev]

Quite apt given the circumstances
[video]https://youtu.be/xMaE6toi4mk[/video]

 

[Geordie Spark]

I think this would be best, apart from the last bit lol

Oh I don't know - I thought the last bit was the best! :devil2:

 

[hasel5]

my penny worth is walk away head held high and look forward to the next difficult client with the Knowledge from the the last noob

Ive got one on the go atm who is a total xxxx and going to court over £150 quid after £5k job completed 6 months ago

 

[plugsandsparks]

I went self employed so I could choose my client, choose the work and enjoy life. I don't take %hit from anyone nowadays and would not think twice about dropping a difficult client. If the monies are tied off its a no brainer. Un=reasonable people have a reputation themselves so would not worry about him bad mouthing, could even be a perverse recommendation. lol - BTW , wheres the job...lol

 

[baldsparkies]

Your not a registered charity, that's a vat number on your invoice.
Your in business to provide a professional service at a fair price and to date that's exactly what you have done.
Its all even at the moment, don't let your heart rule your head on this one.
Weigh up pro's and cons, put your points to him, if he's giving off bad vibes, walk away, and tell him why.
But do not go too deep into his pocket, that's when it comes right back and bites you on the proverbial.
My thoughts for what its worth Skelts.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Well you're in a very fortunate position that you can make this decision without financial implications of almost certainly not getting any monies that are owed if you decide to call it quits.

I'm sure you know there's no right or wrong answer, only your gut feel. You'll probably laugh but sometimes if I'm in the kind of position you are at the moment I do a full risk assessment. List the worse case scenario if you carry on with the job and it goes south then figure out what you'll stand to lose. Then look at the general trend of the deterioration of the relationship over the last few days or weeks and based on that make an educated prediction on how likely it will be that you will be able to finish the job and get paid given the history so far. Weigh the likelyhood of a premature departure along with the worst case cost scenario and shoot the b'stard!!

We've prematurely parted company with clients a couple of times in the last 10 years and I don't regret either instance. At least if you are the one who decides to pull the plug you get the opportunity to exercise some damage control before you inform the customer.

The AutoGeordie correct has corrected this for you at no charge to yourself.

 

[trev]

If you have a one to one site meeting he might "have an accident" that might make him rethink his position and his attitude to you Damian. Dangerous places them building sites mate, you never know what's waiting for you just around the corner

 

[Leesparkykent]

If you have a one to one site meeting he might "have an accident" that might make him rethink his position and his attitude to you Damian. Dangerous places them building sites mate, you never know what's waiting for you just around the corner

lol...

 

[ferg]

Sleeping on it is always a good idea.

Marvos suggestion of a written risk assessment is also very good.

The act of writing it down clarifies your thoughts etc. etc.

You mention that you are feeling bad for the guy even though he's being a prize muppet.

Is he behaving out of character due to the stress of the situation?

Or is he just a prize muppet and you are being uncharacteristically kind natured.