What % will the agency/consultancy take off my daily rate

[stek]

I worked for this client a couple of years ago. At that time I was at £600/day. Now I'm trying to get £800/day. So it's rather a big increase. I'm hoping that the end client agrees. Previously I had to go through both the agency and the consultancy. I believe they dumped the consultancy, so only the agency is left.

Do you think that has a chance to go through?

TBH you come across as a £150/day type of guy, perhaps work on your communication skills? You do seem a bit clueless, what is your skillset?

[eek]

I worked for this client a couple of years ago. At that time I was at £600/day. Now I'm trying to get £800/day. So it's rather a big increase. I'm hoping that the end client agrees. Previously I had to go through both the agency and the consultancy. I believe they dumped the consultancy, so only the agency is left.

Do you think that has a chance to go through?

Are you absolutely sure you are not part of the reason why the consultancy is no longer in the picture... Either way the consultancy going means that the end client is trying to reduce costs and there is no additional money to take....

[kaiser78]

I worked for this client a couple of years ago. At that time I was at £600/day. Now I'm trying to get £800/day. So it's rather a big increase. I'm hoping that the end client agrees. Previously I had to go through both the agency and the consultancy. I believe they dumped the consultancy, so only the agency is left.

Do you think that has a chance to go through?

As per other comments. Why do you think you can command such a jump in rate ? I would say slim chance based on the info provided but give it a go and call the agents bluff, being prepared to walk if they politely turn you down.

[ruasonid]

Are you absolutely sure you are not part of the reason why the consultancy is no longer in the picture... Either way the consultancy going means that the end client is trying to reduce costs and there is no additional money to take....

Yep. Companies are always looking for ways to pay less, not more.

[Taita]

Numero one rule in this game is are you happy with the rate? If yes, take it, if not, move on or negotiate. Don't fret about who's getting what further up the chain, you've no idea what work they are doing to inflate the rate for everyone's benefit.

Got it in one.....otherwise distractive madness is your mistress.

[SussexSeagull]

How much do you think you are worth a day and can realistically get? Ask for that figure.