Agree with the others in here, sound like a bunch of chancers. They'll get your expertise to win the contract then get some Indians to do the hard graft for pennies.
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New contract discussion and NDA (non-disclosure agreement)!!!
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Originally posted by TheCyclingProgrammer View PostNo time spent on the proposal without being paid.
I don't sign NDAs up front either.
Piss takers.
That being said, I would be wary in the situation described by the OP. I would only ever do this with companies (or owners) that I know from previous work, not "cold callers" (unless they came with a reputation or recommendation).Comment
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Originally posted by Darren_Test View Post
Worrying part is they are asking me to sign a NDA (non-disclosure agreement) before discussion of the proposal with me..!! They want me to spend some time for my proposal as well. NDA says I shouldn't discuss discussion to anyone.
I never got into this type of situation...Should I sign the NDA..?? Should I spend any time for these guys..?
They should give you a generic clue on what the project/business is about first.
I've signed NDAs but only after I've had an idea of the business area and the firm has offered me a contract.
There is no point in signing an NDA if you don't have an idea on the business area as it could be the same product as what an existing company will bring to market.
I've met people involved in start ups, and while a minority have had good ideas the majority of them aren't niche and where the majority fail is on the fact the directors don't market the idea sufficiently.
Both means existing companies can expand into their market area, and if you subsequently decide to provide services for one of those companies in the worse case if the embittered broke directors find out the could come after you."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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There is an easy way to spot most of those assholes. When the agent tells you that it's a small startup, just two guys... but they offer a very high rate you know they are just interviewing contractors to learn for free. They will be asking practical questions, e.g. "so, in terms of scalability... which solutions would you recommend and why?" and if they invite you for an interview they will give you an NDA to sign for the privilege if being interviewed by them.You're awesome! Get yourself a t-shirt.Comment
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Originally posted by Rabotnik View PostAgree with the others in here, sound like a bunch of chancers. They'll get your expertise to win the contract then get some Indians to do the hard graft for pennies.
Tell them you'll be invoicing them separately for your time up front but will deduct this amount from your first "regular" invoice if they take you on afterwards.
If they seriously think their idea is going to work and aren't just trying to get some free work out of you, they should be fine with that.Comment
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Originally posted by Andy Hallett View PostNDA is fine.
Just make sure that if they get the deal you either get a cut or the work!
there is no guarantee that they will get the work. In case if they got the job finally, no guarantee that I will get any role!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostWell you could say no and go back to looking for a gig. Your choice.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostComment
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Originally posted by squarepeg View Post**** them. There are quite a few of those idiots on the market and I always tell them to **** off. I am not going to have an ambulance chaser going after me because someone thinks I "stole" their secrets. The telling sign of trouble is that they are newbies and will think theirs is a unique idea. It probably isn't but they don't want to accept that fact and want to have an option to sue you. If you do, they will have the freedom to go after you if you work for a similar client or do a similar job in the future. And being a consultant in IT every contract will be similar, won't it?Comment
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Originally posted by rsingh View PostWill you be paid for your expertise in the preparation of this proposal?
How long will you have to wait around before knowing if you get any work out of this?
You are still looking around for other roles aren't you?
I might be spending maximum 5 hours on this...No need of any travels so far. No timelines revealed.
Yes I am very much in search mode and that is a Full time job!!Comment
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