Originally posted by Dougie800
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Originally posted by Dougie800 View PostWhat do you mean `I still have a contract` obviously I do otherwise I wouldn't have paid the accommodation upfront which I only did when I was sure I had the contract in the bag...what Im paying for the accommodation upfront is probably hell of alot less than what some of you pay in a week for a dingy hotel.
Originally posted by Dougie800 View PostThe issue is I have realised that I still do not have a formal contract and my start date is fast approaching. They had sent me an offer email initially and I wondered if this is a legally binding agreement even though I do not have the formal written contract yet? The email is titled OFFER EMAIL
I have already secured accommodation in London and put down a deposit for 6 months based on this `offer email`.Last edited by MrMarkyMark; 17 April 2016, 22:53.The Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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Originally posted by Dougie800 View PostIf they are shafting me, do they not think that I will either ask the client directly or even speak to other contractors on site? They said they spoke to the guy that interviewed me and he agreed to the small increase...would the agency actually be this dishonest even if they thought I would find out?Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Dougie800 View PostI have already been invited for coffee by the agency...I presume they want to retain me or use me for leads and information. Also...not to brag but my interview was so strong that the hiring manager cancelled 2 other interviews on the strength of my interview and the fact that id be a great fit fir the team. Why would the agency want to risk losing me and annoying the client?Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Dougie800 View PostIts already been reviewed and its a pass but with a recommendation to amend the section regarding notice as I should be allowed to give notice and not be tied in. Is the agency likely to amend this based on a review from QDOS or will they stick to whats on the contract. Surely tying me in is a bit severe and very unfair.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostNever heard of this clause being any kind of issue, in fact some say it is an advantage.
Sometimes it's something the client wants in, rather than the agency.
As for being very unfair, don't expect anyone to really GAS.
You need to grow a pair, you are lucky you still have a contract, especially with you, taking a risk with paying for accommodation up front, imo.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostMaybe they've been burnt with mercenary contractors leaving so they have a no notice contract. Barclay's introduced this after so many people were using them as a stop gap. Their own fault really but anyway, it's becoming more common.
It's not unfair or severe, it's the terms take them or leave them.
Not so they could do their regular 10% rate cut? If you catch someone out with a rate cut, 90% of x is better than 0% of x. Give them a month to sort themselves out and your best contractors will go. That's why Barclays do it.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by Dougie800 View PostDon't agree with that. Terms can be negotiated, just because the agency lists their T's and C's doesn't mean I cannot negotiate.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Dougie800 View PostWhat do you mean `I still have a contract` obviously I do otherwise I wouldn't have paid the accommodation upfront which I only did when I was sure I had the contract in the bag...what Im paying for the accommodation upfront is probably hell of alot less than what some of you pay in a week for a dingy hotel.
Like I said before, you've got think of things like this. If what you say is true then fair enough.
But you've got to think about how much out of pocket you'll be if they can it early. Then decide how much of a risk it is. Then decided how much you're saving, then make the call.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostYou really believe that's why Barclays did it?
Not so they could do their regular 10% rate cut? If you catch someone out with a rate cut, 90% of x is better than 0% of x. Give them a month to sort themselves out and your best contractors will go. That's why Barclays do it.
What you say does make sense but they had been imposing 10% cuts well before the no notice contracts started. Guess it's a number of factors that started it.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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