My day rate from the last project will flex according to how much profit I want out of the the next project as agents are to dumb to understand different gigs have different costs to deliver (travel time, hotel costs etc). If you want to charge more no good telling the agent you were happy with x last month....
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Originally posted by ChimpMaster View PostSounds like you've been hoodwinked by an agent.
A classic agency trick.Comment
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Typical exchange for me has often gone like:
Agent: What's your day rate?
Me: Depends on the project and what's involved - have they got a range in mind?
IMHO there is no point pricing the next job based on the previous one - you might have valid reasons to have a higher or lower rate on your current job e.g. I would accept a lower rate if it was 15mins away from my house, or if working for a not for profit client co which I wanted to "support".Comment
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Or when asked what your last rate was, increase it to the amount you want to be on, and then say you want a bit more than that - use that as your negotiating position.
As others have said though, it has no real baring on your application going forwardComment
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Originally posted by mattfx View PostOr when asked what your last rate was, increase it to the amount you want to be on, and then say you want a bit more than that - use that as your negotiating position.
As others have said though, it has no real baring on your application going forward
Two can play that gameComment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostNope.
And they ain't your employers - if you don't understand that then go back to being permie.Comment
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Originally posted by ChimpMaster View PostSounds like you've been hoodwinked by an agent.
ThanksComment
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Originally posted by CatOnMat View PostTypical exchange for me has often gone like:
Agent: What's your day rate?
Me: Depends on the project and what's involved - have they got a range in mind?
IMHO there is no point pricing the next job based on the previous one - you might have valid reasons to have a higher or lower rate on your current job e.g. I would accept a lower rate if it was 15mins away from my house, or if working for a not for profit client co which I wanted to "support".Comment
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The figure I give them is what I want my next rate to be. Helps to know the advertised rate though first.Comment
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Originally posted by l35kee View PostThe figure I give them is what I want my next rate to be. Helps to know the advertised rate though first.Comment
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