I signed up to do a very short contract role with a company.

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January 9,2022 at 2:42AM UTC

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I signed up to do a very short contract role with a company. It is supposed to be only 5 weeks, made to support while they are looking to backfill the role permanently. However I just received an offer for a position that wants me to start within 2 weeks, which is 3 weeks into my contract role. Should I quit my contract role or attempt to do both for the last two weeks?

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AnonymousJanuary 9,2022 at 3:21AM UTC
If you could do both roles well with no downside, then that's a no brainer!
AnonymousJanuary 10,2022 at 4:59PM UTC
Can you negotiate a new start date for the role based on when your contract position ends?
AnonymousJanuary 10,2022 at 7:46PM UTC
Why not do both and make a little extra cash? Would you be able to accommodate this?
Joycelyn M. SiameJanuary 11,2022 at 4:38PM UTC
If you can handle the work load and not rob Peter to pay Paul, so to speak, then I say do both.
Christy K. HanthornJanuary 11,2022 at 5:55PM UTC
I'm a workaholic, so take my advice with a grain of salt....but I'd do both.
FGB userJanuary 12,2022 at 1:28AM UTC
Balance both if possible? Adjust hours?
GirlBossanova418751January 12,2022 at 1:21PM UTC
You didn't mention in your post of the hours are the same. However, I'd be honest with the company that hired you for the contract position and let them know that you've been offered a full-time position with another company. Although rare, it's possible your contract position could be extended past 5wks. Not to mention your full-time job may require you to work overtime, right from the start. Although I'm a workaholic as well, working two jobs is rough and you will be worn out. Having done it in the past, I don't recommend it.
Violet Cassidy-Maroke (She/her)January 12,2022 at 1:37PM UTC
People respect if you are in a temp job that you may be offered a f/t gig. Advise and move on. Give a week there so it splits the difference of time left.
Unless you really like the temp job and think there may be a future - then you could use this as a trigger to explore getting them to commit.
AnonymousJanuary 12,2022 at 1:57PM UTC
I might be in the minority here, but you don't owe the company you're contracting for anything. You were there while they hired someone to do the same job as you.
In my opinion, yes, give your notice - a week, maybe two and move to your new role. I wouldn't try to do both. You're going to have enough added stressors learning a new role and organization, it doesn't seem worth it to me to try and do both. As someone else mentioned, this contract job could be extended if they aren't able to backfill within your 5 week contract.
Thank them for the opportunity, wish them well and move into your new role. Congratulations and best of luck!
Amy GeffenJanuary 12,2022 at 2:15PM UTC
Agree with the majority who say try to do both. Ask for an extension on the 5 week contract job.
Liz MilneJanuary 12,2022 at 5:14PM UTC
I'd try and do both, to be honest? If you can deliver well, that is? It's only two weeks?