Hi all - first post!
Need some advice.
An old colleague set me up an interview with a client he is working for and I've was subsequently offered the role (directly). They asked what my rate was, knocked it down a little, but still more than my current contract so fine. I then sent the company details they requested and was told the admin team would deal with it
Now a week has gone by and I've had no further correspondence, apart from replies to emails I've sent chasing it up - I've been informed there's a 'backlog'.
My issue is that during the week I've been waiting, I've seen they're recruiting via agencies (massive project) for the same roles but for significantly higher rate than I agreed directly. Clearly I undersold myself and didn't do my homework. I've not gone direct before so I'm going to learn from this.
My question is, am I in a position to reopen negotiation for my rate, since I haven't received a contract yet? Or is this a big no-no? If I ask meekly, i'm sure they'll say no, so just want understand my position. Assuming they still want me of course
Any advice appreciated, cheers
Need some advice.
An old colleague set me up an interview with a client he is working for and I've was subsequently offered the role (directly). They asked what my rate was, knocked it down a little, but still more than my current contract so fine. I then sent the company details they requested and was told the admin team would deal with it
Now a week has gone by and I've had no further correspondence, apart from replies to emails I've sent chasing it up - I've been informed there's a 'backlog'.
My issue is that during the week I've been waiting, I've seen they're recruiting via agencies (massive project) for the same roles but for significantly higher rate than I agreed directly. Clearly I undersold myself and didn't do my homework. I've not gone direct before so I'm going to learn from this.
My question is, am I in a position to reopen negotiation for my rate, since I haven't received a contract yet? Or is this a big no-no? If I ask meekly, i'm sure they'll say no, so just want understand my position. Assuming they still want me of course
Any advice appreciated, cheers
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