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Agencies - is there a better way?
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Originally posted by Whorty View PostDoes it really matter weather you go direct or via an agency, so long as you are happy with the rate? I like using agencies as I have good relationships with a couple and they find me some nice work. Good clients, and they always keep my rate where I want it.
Even when I take 6 months off, i contact them and within a week I'm interviewingComment
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Originally posted by jamesbrown View PostAnd they do have their upsides for contractors too; in terms of getting paid on time, for example.
A lot of newbie contractors don't see this though and just the agent as taking a slice of money that "should" be theirs!
Here's a strange one while we're talking about agents costing us and clients money.....
With my current contract, I asked for £x per day (which would have been my highest ever rate), agent said, "hmm, I think we can get you £X+£50.
So they definitely cost their client money, while making me more money than I asked forComment
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Originally posted by jmo21 View Postabsolutely!
A lot of newbie contractors don't see this though and just the agent as taking a slice of money that "should" be theirs!
Here's a strange one while we're talking about agents costing us and clients money.....
With my current contract, I asked for £x per day (which would have been my highest ever rate), agent said, "hmm, I think we can get you £X+£50.
So they definitely cost their client money, while making me more money than I asked for
But for every one of those there's the "Sorry, just got off the phone to the client, there's no movement on rate."
Pimpspeak: I've not contacted the client I have just went and made a tea then called you back and tried to fleece you for more wonga."
Yes it's a game and you get better with practice.
qhHe had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.
I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.
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