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    Originally posted by FIERCE TANK BATTLE View Post
    Some really badly paid roles coming in recently. Usual rate for my generic job is around £380-400. Had e-mails for blackpool £230/day, manchester £260/day and bristol £350 inside.

    I wonder if people are taking them. Must be, I guess.
    Funny you should mention that, after two days of silence my phone has been ringing off the hook with roles that are perfect in every way except the rate is ridiculously low. I'm talking £350 instead of £500.

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      The 3 gigs I interviewed for this month:

      Gig 1) Amazing rate. Interview cancelled 30 mins prior to interview. I had moved personal plans for this. Interview was never re-arranged.
      Gig 2) Good rate (so I thought). Attended interview and client was very interested. However the agent had lied about the rate to the tune of £100 p/day. Asked me if I was still interested at the reduced rate.
      Gig 3) Good rate again. Was offered the job. However the client is undergoing a spending review so it was put on hold.



      I have other interviews in the pipeline at least. Market isn't dead but its very slow.

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        Originally posted by FIERCE TANK BATTLE View Post
        Some really badly paid roles coming in recently. Usual rate for my generic job is around £380-400. Had e-mails for blackpool £230/day, manchester £260/day and bristol £350 inside.

        I wonder if people are taking them. Must be, I guess.
        Was the Blackpool role being offered by an Indian chap?
        ⭐️ Gold Star Contractor

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          Originally posted by FIERCE TANK BATTLE View Post
          Some really badly paid roles coming in recently. Usual rate for my generic job is around £380-400. Had e-mails for blackpool £230/day, manchester £260/day and bristol £350 inside.

          I wonder if people are taking them. Must be, I guess.
          Those rates are not just bad rates. Must be really mean clients/recruiters too.

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            Originally posted by CheeseSlice View Post
            The 3 gigs I interviewed for this month:

            Gig 1) Amazing rate. Interview cancelled 30 mins prior to interview. I had moved personal plans for this. Interview was never re-arranged.
            Gig 2) Good rate (so I thought). Attended interview and client was very interested. However the agent had lied about the rate to the tune of £100 p/day. Asked me if I was still interested at the reduced rate.
            Gig 3) Good rate again. Was offered the job. However the client is undergoing a spending review so it was put on hold.



            I have other interviews in the pipeline at least. Market isn't dead but its very slow.
            Keep pushing


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              Originally posted by FIERCE TANK BATTLE View Post
              Some really badly paid roles coming in recently. Usual rate for my generic job is around £380-400. Had e-mails for blackpool £230/day, manchester £260/day and bristol £350 inside.

              I wonder if people are taking them. Must be, I guess.
              Donkey on the beach gets more in Blackpool


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                Originally posted by FIERCE TANK BATTLE View Post
                Some really badly paid roles coming in recently. Usual rate for my generic job is around £380-400. Had e-mails for blackpool £230/day, manchester £260/day and bristol £350 inside.

                I wonder if people are taking them. Must be, I guess.
                These appallingly low rates are popping up more and more often.

                Last ones I've seen:

                - Project Manager, £200-240
                - Finance Manager, £200
                - Content Designer, £160

                All public sector, all inside ir35.

                Very depressing.

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                  Originally posted by hairymouse View Post
                  Funny you should mention that, after two days of silence my phone has been ringing off the hook with roles that are perfect in every way except the rate is ridiculously low. I'm talking £350 instead of £500.
                  Take a £350 role, each month you are off waiting for a £500 would take you 2.5months to make up


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                    Originally posted by GhostofTarbera View Post
                    Take a £350 role, each month you are off waiting for a £500 would take you 2.5months to make up


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                    it's not the rate, it's the principle.

                    you'd also have time off

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                      Originally posted by GhostofTarbera View Post
                      Take a £350 role, each month you are off waiting for a £500 would take you 2.5months to make up


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                      I get your point, but following that principle will drive rates lower and lower...
                      "The boy who cried Sheep"

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