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Subcontractor here working for a small firm.

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Subcontractor here working for a small firm.

The level of engagement for one of the clients has been consistently low which makes it challenging for me to effectively contribute and achieve expected results. There is a change in the Leadership team at the client. Owner of the company for which I provide subcontracting work is not engaged with the client as I believe she should be...it is.her firm , her client... She should re-establish a relationship with them. I want to transition off this account as my skills could be better utilized on another client (for which I am working with) who is more involved and collaborative. PS I have another opportunity with another firm pending. I am able to accept work outside the current firm. Your thoughts on your approach to advising her of my request to transition off. There is another consultant for which she can get engaged on the account.

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  1. Anonymous

    Normally you don't get to cherry pick your roster of accounts so expect some pushback.

    I would outline your struggles and detail the lack of responsiveness and engagement. Explain the amount of time wasted in trying to connect with the lack of results.

    I would not bring up your new opportunity as it will appear you are making room to concern on onboard them.

  2. Anonymous

    Thank you ! Makes sense.

  3. Anonymous

    Make sure you get paid for any time worked and document all the time you're working until this is over. Also, can you just have an honest conversation about your situation? Probe for a rationale about why she is not engaging, and offer a suggestion that would result in XYZ improvement or growth for her company, rather than how it's impacting your time there. She's not obligated to share her reasons for not engaging with the client, but if you think you have a strategic insight, she might appreciate hearing it. If you signed a contract to work for a certain period, you need to honour that. Unless you have a get-out clause in the contract. Don't burn bridges and express thanks for the opportunity etc. because you might need her as a reference down the line.

  4. Anonymous

    She recognizes the need for more engagement but has not done anything about it. I am anticipating I can continue to work on existing client for which I am heavily engaged and the key consultant. I want to transition out of the client who is not engaged. Do you think I will jeopardize my involvement with the client for which I want to maintain the consulting services?

  5. Anonymous

    Certainly I can have an honest conversation with her. Good suggestion. I do not have a contract to work for a certain period.....I can get out anytime.

  6. Anonymous

    She recognizes the need for more engagement but has not done anything about it. I am anticipating I can continue to work on existing client for which I am heavily engaged and the key consultant. I want to transition out of the client who is not engaged. Do you think I will jeopardize my involvement with the client for which I want to maintain the consulting services?

  7. Anonymous

    Work for another firm. You can't change the owner's lack of involvement with her client.

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