Originally posted by mrv
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Originally posted by mrv View PostWow, just left for a day and it exploded.
So, to clarify: it was supposed to be a vanilla contract, me -> agent -> client. Because the work itself was of international nature and outside EU, signings stalled a bit because agent did not know how to bill correctly, suggested a few umbrellas/accountants, but none of them could actually help (mostly because they had no experience abroad). Then the agent took his cut from the client and said he is pretty much done here and I'm free to work directly with the client or whatever, don't care anymore. So I come in and start working, client is happy with me and with everything, except all agreements me and client have are still coming from the initial offering that the client made. The client seems to be in no hurry to straighten things out (pretty big organisation, things tend to take a while in those), but is happy with me, my work etc. Given the company's size, position in the market, public image etc I doubt they would not pay me, but still I'm getting increasingly uneasy about it. Maybe, as ChimpMaster suggested, I'm a charity, maybe I'm just too stupid and gullible, or maybe I don't want to make what I believe to be unnecessary fuss - only time will tell.
Don;t want to make an unnecessary fuss - Are you mad? Expecting payment is not making a fuss? No wonder they like you.
Tell you what on your way home, pick up £100 worth of shopping, wheel it out the door, then wait for them to drag you back in. Then tell them, don't worry you'll sort it out with them in a few weeks honestly. Do think then they'll say ok we don't want to make a fuss go on then?
Also, EVERY single client in the world loses interest once the work is done. Focus switches from getting the work done to saving as much money as possible then.
I've had gigs where the rate was huge, they paid shift allowances etc for nights etc. All geared up towards the completion of a project - money no object at all. Once the project was delivered all they cared about was getting rid of the contractors as soon as they could. In most cases, shaving a week off the end of their contracts just to save a few quid.
My point is once they've got what the want they'll be even less keen to worry about your payment situation. At the moment, they can fob you off and totally ignore you and you're still playing ball with them and works getting done. Thats all they want at the moment. Imagine trying to get them to sort this out when they dont need you any more? No chance.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostMust be mad. No chance in a million years I'd do that. Not even a day without something like an email.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyNever heard of this happening ever.
You say this is a large company? and you are on-site without any paperwork? So they have given you logins? No confidentiality clause, no intellectual property claim, no real idea who you are except for your CV.
I call total bull tulip on this one. You sir are a sock puppet and a liar.
OP is naive to believe that the matter will resolve itself without kicking up a stink. Better to be gunning for it now whilst there is still some leverage in terms of the work still to be supplied. Wake up and smell the coffee, or it'll only come to a head once the job is done/canned, the budget is spent, and you're looking at legal action in a foreign jurisdiction.Last edited by Contreras; 14 August 2014, 10:28.Comment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostI don't work without a written contract.
I always tell them my PL & PI insurance doesn't cover me to be onsite without a contract in place.Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostAlso, EVERY single client in the world loses interest once the work is done. Focus switches from getting the work done to saving as much money as possible then.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostAren't you doing this at the moment??Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostThat is not true. I find that they appreciate a job well done and pay promptly.
Like I said about OP - they want something off him at the moment so there's an incentive to sort it out IF he makes them. When the work is done there is zero incentive - it doesn't matter how much he moans they may not care - they've got what they wanted out of him.
Not saying OPs client will but if it goes on too long......
A) Work still outstanding + save money = too risky because we need the work done so don't want to upset contractor too much.
B) Work all done + save money = lets chance it sod the contractor we're not paying.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by psychocandy View Post
A) Work still outstanding + save money = too risky because we need the work done so don't want to upset contractor too much.
B) Work all done + save money = lets chance it sod the contractor he spends most of the day cracking one off in trap 2 nowadays.Comment
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Originally posted by Antman View PostFTFYRhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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