Originally posted by northernladuk
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Originally posted by mankyspanky View PostFair point about the travel expenses. Its only £22.
Would I be happy if I just got one standard day? Probably not but if I say no its going to go down like a lead balloon. If they pay me 1.5 days then I'd forget the expenses.
But that's the point - no-ones said yet what the deal is.
In terms of contract, PWD with minimum of 7.5 hours per day. No extra for more but less pro-rata for less than 7.5 hours. No difference for weekend work or restriction to mon-fri. Base is listed as normal site - no mention of other site.
So I guess strictly speaking its one PWD then with no extra?
Must admit in the past other clients asked me to work 12 hours and agreed to pay 1.5 daily rate.
In any event, you need to resolve it with the person who holds the budget. If someone else in the pipeline is 'a bit off with you' then brush it off. Unless they are also the budget holder, you do not even need to discuss it with them.
Some clients up front are happy with 1.5 for weekend hours, some are not. Clearly your client is not one of those so you will have to get used to it.Comment
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Originally posted by tractor View PostWho's fault is that? You need to check what the contract says and if it covers the situation, abide by it. If it does not, then you need to discuss it with the client and if necessary (unlikely that it will be) get an amendment to the schedule.
In any event, you need to resolve it with the person who holds the budget. If someone else in the pipeline is 'a bit off with you' then brush it off. Unless they are also the budget holder, you do not even need to discuss it with them.
Some clients up front are happy with 1.5 for weekend hours, some are not. Clearly your client is not one of those so you will have to get used to it.
I'd go so far as to say most times that's the type of annoying conversation that ends up being had.Comment
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Originally posted by mankyspanky View PostIn terms of contract, I'm on Professional Day with minimum 7.5 hours with no extra if its more but they knock off hours pro rata if its less. (Not cool).
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Originally posted by jmo21 View PostThis is absolutely true, but the reality is often that the PM (or whomever is requesting it) has either long since forgotten you are a contractor or assumes you'll bend over and do it for free like a permie does.
I'd go so far as to say most times that's the type of annoying conversation that ends up being had.
So OP, go to the agent and discuss it with them, it is up to them to square it with the client.Comment
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Originally posted by mankyspanky View PostIn terms of contract, I'm on Professional Day with minimum 7.5 hours with no extra if its more but they knock off hours pro rata if its less. (Not cool).
Does your timesheet authoriser alter yours or are you putting in less?Comment
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Originally posted by tractor View PostWho's fault is that? You need to check what the contract says and if it covers the situation, abide by it. If it does not, then you need to discuss it with the client and if necessary (unlikely that it will be) get an amendment to the schedule.
In any event, you need to resolve it with the person who holds the budget. If someone else in the pipeline is 'a bit off with you' then brush it off. Unless they are also the budget holder, you do not even need to discuss it with them.
Some clients up front are happy with 1.5 for weekend hours, some are not. Clearly your client is not one of those so you will have to get used to it.Comment
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Originally posted by JRCT View PostHow does that even happen? When I've had a timesheet system where I've had to indicate how many hours I've worked (even though on a day rate), I ALWAYS put in whatever the contract says - 7.5/ 8 hours per day. Regardless of whether I worked 6 or 10.
Does your timesheet authoriser alter yours or are you putting in less?Comment
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Originally posted by mankyspanky View PostI put in 7.5 regardless even if its 7 one day and 8 the next just in case someone knocks off 1/2 hour one day!
Are you saying that whoever signs your timesheet is coming over and saying "Oi! You left at 4 on Thursday.".
I think I would
a. tell them to shove the weekend.
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b. look for something outside of Nazi Germany.Comment
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