As already mentioned, there is no easy way of breaking a contract. Best thing to do is agree mutually, put the same in writing and say goodbye and get out as early as possible without getting into any legal hassles.
However, there is an option to work a case out, if your offered job profile does not match with what was being advertised and interviewed for, since you are only 2 weeks into employment. If you really think employer(XYZ) and the job offered was a farce, and absolutely sure with another job offer in hand you could play your cards that way!.
When 'challenged' in such a legal angle, sometimes employers themselves might let you free if your skills are easy to find and replace (since you are into IT, it most probably is) . By the way, keep in mind that a good employment solicitors' hourly rate probably exceed than yours!. I honeslty DO NOT recommend this route unless there is an absolute necessity.
How are you being managed at the clients location? If you are contracted-in and working directly for your client, sometimes people at your clients side stands more favorable and helpful than your own employer to find a different role. Of course, moneywise, needless to say they are helpless.
tkpvijay wrote:thank you friends,
As I am new to this contract concept it was my mistake to have not taken notice of the wordings in the contract.
yes, 2 weeks is a little less time to decide on the contract, but my situation here is not looking good, thats why looking out to get off so early..
I am into Information Technology stream..
yes, as you guys say, a contract is a contract and notice period has to be respected, so, the only way out seems to be discussing with the manager and serving the notice period and trying to leave out in good will..
but my question is here only, I am ready to serve notice period ( as mentioned in contract document) for 1 month, but what if I get another good offer within 12 months? - do I have to serve the 12 month period with the company, even if I accept to give a notice period of 1 month?
Thank you again guys.. for explaining the consequences.. it was really a good information..
the contract says I will be working based out of their london office and might be asked to go to short term to client locations.. but I dont know whether I would be struck up here in the client location for the entire term..thats why a bit apprehensive in hurrying to make a decision now as it will be very late to tell afterwards...
