Hi,
I've been with the client through agency 'A' for 2 years now. My client has offered another contract extension. Agency 'A' used to be the sole preferred agency for this client but, during a recent merger, agency 'B' has been introduced as another preferred agency and I've recently seen adverts for my role at the same client for up to 150% more than my rate - the market for my role has picked up.
Presumably I'm legally entitled to do as I please once I'm out of contract but what are the ethics around switching agency to chase a higher rate? I've requested a rate increase from my agency before and got a clear 'no' (obv.) so I'm expecting that - and the client is not likely to move, should I approach Agency B and offer my services? What would be the best approach here?
I've been with the client through agency 'A' for 2 years now. My client has offered another contract extension. Agency 'A' used to be the sole preferred agency for this client but, during a recent merger, agency 'B' has been introduced as another preferred agency and I've recently seen adverts for my role at the same client for up to 150% more than my rate - the market for my role has picked up.
Presumably I'm legally entitled to do as I please once I'm out of contract but what are the ethics around switching agency to chase a higher rate? I've requested a rate increase from my agency before and got a clear 'no' (obv.) so I'm expecting that - and the client is not likely to move, should I approach Agency B and offer my services? What would be the best approach here?
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