Once position was started, very unresponsive and unorganized. I also come to find almost everything I was told was incorrect.
-Neglecting to pay last payment
They did not respond to my last invoice. After several calls and messages I finally received a message stating that they were not going to pay it as it wasn't entered into their time system. I had stated in the email of the invoice when I sent it that I could not, as I was already locked out. After some more messages and calls they stated were clearing it up, as I didn't have access to the system anymore, and I would be receiving the check shortly. That was already a month later on a NET10. Another month later, and still haven't been able to and still having difficulties receiving communication and honest answers. They don't call back, and when I call in everyday, I keep getting they will call back with answers, or other excuses, and then nothing again. They are always surprised when I call in again, and they forget everything we had already discussed.
-Incorrect term voiced and stated with no notice.
I was told it was a 3 month contract with likely to extend, and although I do understand contracts can end early and unexpectedly, especially if you complete projects early, it was assumed I knew it would only be 2 months instead, and I wasn't notified until a week prior in an unrelated matter just a few days before hand. There was no communication of the possibility or options afterward. There was no exit information, or contact either.
-Travel
Had to pay for a good amount of travel up front. This was not going to be a big deal as I was assured that this contract would renew and be 3 months, and if not they would have something else. Neither happened.
Once they have you, they don't care. I passed up some great opportunities because they seemed great in the beginning, but instead, they left my scrambling. I'm fine as I am a greatly experienced developer. But this is extremely unprofessional, and I have never had a recruiting company so irresponsible.
I understand this is a risk you take, but I don't want anyone to make the same mistake I did.