Extension - attempted rate cut

[jmo21]

It's nice to know that the potential is there for a decent long-ish contract, but since it's not guaranteed, it's not a good enough reason to accept a rate cut.

Whether it is coming from the client or the agent, they must think you are stupid.

[heyya99]

My IB gig is up for renewal. I haven't had a rate increase since I started. I'm wary of asking for one in case the request is reviewed by the clientco, and they use it as an reason to replace me with an offshore.

[northernladuk]

My IB gig is up for renewal. I haven't had a rate increase since I started. I'm wary of asking for one in case the request is reviewed by the clientco, and they use it as an reason to replace me with an offshore.

If you are happy with it why rock the boat.

[psychocandy]

My IB gig is up for renewal. I haven't had a rate increase since I started. I'm wary of asking for one in case the request is reviewed by the clientco, and they use it as an reason to replace me with an offshore.

One trick I've encountered that I've seen once or twice that agents use. You speak to agent and say, right, I want a rate increase, lets talk about your margin. You might even say, please dont go to client and ask them we're talking purely your cut here.

Agent goes straight to client and says contractor x says hes off unless you pay £x extra. Of course, client is thinking hmm first I've heard. If clients says ok I'll pay then agent keeps his cut even extends it. If they say no, agent goes back to contractor and says client said no!

Watch out for this one.

[heyya99]

If you are happy with it why rock the boat.

Is the boat being rocked or am I just presuming how a client works? What about the if you don't ask you don't policy. It's a tricky one.

[northernladuk]

Is the boat being rocked or am I just presuming how a client works? What about the if you don't ask you don't policy. It's a tricky one.

It can be. If they are fixed rates it simply won't work. If you are crap at negotiationing and go in limp twisted it won't work etc. Manyany threads on asking for a rate increase so maybe have a read of some of them?

[d000hg]

Did it come from the client or the agent? Maybe you should suggest the agent is doing sod all for the repeat business and should be reducing their margin.

[Danglekt]

Did it come from the client or the agent? Maybe you should suggest the agent is doing sod all for the repeat business and should be reducing their margin.

Agent? never used one - all my work is direct.

[clearedforlanding]

But there is no stability. Just a 'plan' from the client that they want you there for the duration. This might change - no sense in taking lower rate hoping it'll provide stability.

This is specifically why I said "amended contracted". You want a 12 month commitment? Great, let's agree on reciprocal notice periods. Otherwise it's as good as a 1 day contract.

[SlipTheJab]

This is specifically why I said "amended contracted". You want a 12 month commitment? Great, let's agree on reciprocal notice periods. Otherwise it's as good as a 1 day contract.

MOO Means that any contract length is only as good as a 1 day contract!