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Blacklisted/Blackballed/Defamation What to do next?
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Originally posted by ContractorScum View PostCheck your CO2 alarmsComment
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I think that this has run its course in the Professional / Business section and should be moved to General?I was an IPSE Consultative Council Member, until the BoD abolished it. I am not an IPSE Member, since they have no longer have any relevance to me, as an IT Contractor. Read my lips...I recommend QDOS for ALL your Insurance requirements (Contact me for a referral code).Comment
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Blacklisted/Blackballed/Defamation What to do next?
Originally posted by boredfromsurrey View PostI cannot go into too much detail about what I used to do as it was six years ago but I provided services non-technical for IT Implementations as an Independent Consultant. My last rate was £500 Per day (overworked and underpaid). I have never brought a case about sexual harassment or anything but I accept there is sex discrimination in the IT world.
The rate I am currently asking may be an issue now as I have adjusted for mostly being inside of IR35 but rate was not an issue before and I do not see how rate would affect blacklisting?
I won’t work with non-technical PMs any more as I can’t be bothered teaching them how to finish the project.See You Next TuesdayComment
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Originally posted by quackhandle View PostI remember reading a sort of a blacklist at a bank client. Basically an unprotected excel spreadsheet made by client for the agency listing contractors who would be renewed/who were a pain and ones that had refused a rate cut.
To the OP, just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you.
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Originally posted by boredfromsurrey View PostA number of companies were involved in rate cutting and they are listed somewhere (cannot remember where). I believe what you say might be true. My experiences in my last few contracts a lot of IR35 bullying, a lot of talk about rates (hate that), A lot of references to permies vs contractors (hate that too) How can one provide a professional service when all of that sh** is going on.I was an IPSE Consultative Council Member, until the BoD abolished it. I am not an IPSE Member, since they have no longer have any relevance to me, as an IT Contractor. Read my lips...I recommend QDOS for ALL your Insurance requirements (Contact me for a referral code).Comment
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Originally posted by boredfromsurrey View PostA number of companies were involved in rate cutting and they are listed somewhere (cannot remember where). I believe what you say might be true. My experiences in my last few contracts a lot of IR35 bullying, a lot of talk about rates (hate that), A lot of references to permies vs contractors (hate that too) How can one provide a professional service when all of that sh** is going on.⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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Originally posted by boredfromsurrey View PostAh no this is what I have to deal with. The first contract that fell through was for less money and the other two were for the same. I have had to change my rate to keep up with the market loads of advertised contracts to apply for which I do. What I am saying is that the "blacklisting" may have lead to the gap so whoever has done this should pay up. In case you think this is not a serious post it is! I have a true contract mentality and cannot quite get the £500 a day * 180 days a year (that was approx. my previous days invoiced)* 6 years out of my head. I am a bit angry
Once you're in contract you can work your way back up again.I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by tarbera View Post£40 if you do a good job + Reference
If you have not done any of this type of work for a while I will just pay you £20 plus no reference.Comment
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Originally posted by WTFH View PostAre you saying you suspect a former client or an agent of coming round to your house and causing criminal damage?
Possibly, I do not know who did it.
When you say your "data was shared" do you mean they saw your CV, or was your bank account details handed over, or something else?
No comment it is now in the hands of the ICO.
Strange as in "from the agency", or from someone telling you your computer had a virus, or asking if you need your oven cleaned, or if you've been in a car accident recently?Comment
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