Originally posted by ziggystardust
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Take a 10% drop or hold off signing contract for better rate still not yet in the bag
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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostI've not tried this but I'm aware others on here have used B&C/QDOS contract review services who call up and somehow miraculously get this sorted for you. Perhaps offer a compromise - list some specific actions, and add "other services to be agreed upon"?Comment
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Originally posted by ziggystardust View PostWell, more developments. Been offered gig 2 now (the one I really wanted with better money). PerfectStorm, I have pretty much waited until the eleventh hour with gig 1 as pretty much refused to negotiate or accept their refusal to make any amendments....now feeling rather guilty about knocking them back so far down the line. Probably bu**ered my reputation with both the agency and the client. The worst that can happen is at the last minute they miraculously do an about turn and suddenly agree to the changes!Comment
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Originally posted by jamesbrown View PostIt's business. Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed. If they do an about turn, you've moved on. It works both ways.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostIt does but he can't really come on here calling agents for pulling a fast one later on after after pulling this. Gonna have to take it on the chin man style.
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Originally posted by jamesbrown View PostAbsolutely. Contracting in the UK is a no winning zoneComment
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Update: I informed agency 1 that I won't be taking on the gig so that's done. I've secured a contract for gig 2 through Rullion but they won't budge on notice termination of 1 months notice to them and 2 weeks to me no matter how hard I tried to negotiate. Anyone else had a similar experience with them? Not really in a position to argue now seeing as I'm sure to start tomorrow!Comment
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Notice periods are for permies. If they don't want you then you'll be done by 5pm that day without a leg to stand on.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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As NLUK says, notice periods aren't worth the paper...
As long as it's not formulated in a way that's akin to a permie notice period, it's a non-issue.Comment
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I have previously contracted through Rullion in 2012, with a 4 week notice period to both parties. However, they were only really acting as a payment solution as I landed the gig direct with the client, who then runs all contractors via 2 or 3 agencies on fixed margins.
Their self billing system was OK, however make sure they don't try and not pay you the VAT on your expenses...Comment
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