I'd love to drop to 4 days a week but I've always assumed that this can only really be negotiated on the job. At the start of a contract anything that affects an agents margin can't be left to them to negotiate.
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I wouldn't expect working conditions any more favourable than existing contractors or permies. Even if they really want you on board - it's just too politically awkward to start giving new contractors special favours.
The best way is to start the job, see what conditions are the norm for everyone else and then ask for those to be extended to you.Comment
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Speak to your recruitment consultant
I would never ask the client in an interview - never goes down well, even if the WFH option is there.
Ask the recruiment consultant - they should have a goood relationship with the company (may even have placed someone else at the company) so can provide you an insight potentially - though sometimes thet can be cagey so you don't decide to not do the interview.
My own experience is that WFH is starting to increase, though for contractors it is more of a challenge to get it - expensive resource, mgmt want to keep an eye on you etc.Comment
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Originally posted by SneakySimon View PostI would never ask the client in an interview - never goes down well, even if the WFH option is there.
Originally posted by SneakySimon View PostAsk the recruiment consultant - they should have a goood relationship with the company (may even have placed someone else at the company) so can provide you an insight potentially - though sometimes thet can be cagey so you don't decide to not do the interview.
Originally posted by SneakySimon View PostMy own experience is that WFH is starting to increase, though for contractors it is more of a challenge to get it - expensive resource, mgmt want to keep an eye on you etc."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Not sure about this asking at interview idea - I can see it putting clients off a bit. Then again if it was a deal breaker for me I'd ask anyway - nothing ventured....
I think you've got to assume its no WFH unless they say otherwise. Some clients will after a bit I've found and some wont ever.
I've found that a lot of clients will provide this sort of info up front at interview without asking. Also, things like support coverage hours (i.e. you may need to be onsite at 7am some days). I guess they dont want someone to start and then moan that they weren't told.
Not sure if asking the agent is a good idea. They'll think the same as client and think OMG hes going to put client off asking that. They tend to say no even if there is a chance because they dont want to rock the boat in any way at all.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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