Cutting out the agent

[northernladuk]

So, if "my friend" is working for a client through an agency, at say, 400/day, and the end client wants to renew and is willing to pay the penalty to the agent for re-employing "my friend" directly. The end client has asked how much the day rate for direct contract would be. Obviously agent is getting 400+x per day. Would my friend be taking the mick if s/he said, say, 450 (which is still las than 400+x)?

I hope your friend realises that the client isn't employing him like you do

You need to find out whether the agent was on a fixed margin or not first. That will make a big difference to your negotiations. If so the client will know exactly what you are getting paid and exactly what it is costing him to use the agents services so how much he will save by not using them.

[flipFlop]

Another 'So...' sentence starter....

Well observed.Why do they do it?