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Originally posted by hairymouse View PostIf I remember correctly, there was zero notice period during the first month or something. I never really expected anyone to pay me for not working. An apology would have been nice as someone else mentioned.The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by Unix View PostThey wasted his time, lied about the rate and he could have being earning elsewhere. I would go for 1 month worth of Daily Rate plus 50% of the full contract value. Start high and let them negotiate down. Hardball
OP definitely connect on LinkedIn. Something along the lines of “I understand the contract has been pulled, let’s connect in case I can be of help in the future.”
Nothing ventured...And the lord said unto John; "come forth and receive eternal life." But John came fifth and won a toaster.Comment
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I did connect on Linked in and sent a note like the earlier poster suggested that references the lowering of the budget. ClientCo accepted my connection but didn't write anything back.
Hey Ho, I'm back on jobserve this morning.Comment
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After getting in touch with ClientCo via LinkedIn, he said that they really wanted me to work with them and he couldn't understand what happened. Then he asked me my daily rate, which I provided. The he said he was goingto do what he could to get me on site.
Now it seems that there is a bunch of back and forth between Clientco, the agency who signed me up and the middleman consultancy. Middleman consultancy is apparently angry that I told Clientco my daily rate.
Would anyone else feel that they have to keep their daily rate a secret from the end client? It's obviously less than the total amount payable to middleman consultancy so it can't be a big surprise. Obviously the problem is the cut that the two middleman are trying to take and I don't see that as my issue. Hence, no reason to keep my part a secret.
Thoughts?Comment
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Originally posted by hairymouse View PostFurther developments:
After getting in touch with ClientCo via LinkedIn, he said that they really wanted me to work with them and he couldn't understand what happened. Then he asked me my daily rate, which I provided. The he said he was goingto do what he could to get me on site.
Now it seems that there is a bunch of back and forth between Clientco, the agency who signed me up and the middleman consultancy. Middleman consultancy is apparently angry that I told Clientco my daily rate.
Would anyone else feel that they have to keep their daily rate a secret from the end client? It's obviously less than the total amount payable to middleman consultancy so it can't be a big surprise. Obviously the problem is the cut that the two middleman are trying to take and I don't see that as my issue. Hence, no reason to keep my part a secret.
Thoughts?Would anyone else feel that they have to keep their daily rate a secret from the end client?
Honestly, every thing aside, my take is agents are on par with 1980's window salesmen. The vast majority are sales people and absolutely nothing more* and most would see their granny to meet a target. I don't feel I have any moral obligation whatsoever to help them with their bulltulip.
*And before someone comes in bleating, this is from a position of having recruited and also worked directly with recruitment agents in business. As in, doing work for recruitment agencies.Last edited by vwdan; 5 June 2018, 13:39.Comment
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Originally posted by hairymouse View PostWould anyone else feel that they have to keep their daily rate a secret from the end client? It's obviously less than the total amount payable to middleman consultancy so it can't be a big surprise. Obviously the problem is the cut that the two middleman are trying to take and I don't see that as my issue. Hence, no reason to keep my part a secret.
Since you have discussed it and the client has now discussed it with the consultancy, you might be in a bit of trouble.…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by WTFH View PostYou might want to read your contract. It probably has a clause in it about not discussing your contract with the client.
Since you have discussed it and the client has now discussed it with the consultancy, you might be in a bit of trouble.Comment
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Originally posted by hairymouse View PostNow it seems that there is a bunch of back and forth between Clientco, the agency who signed me up and the middleman consultancy. Middleman consultancy is apparently angry that I told Clientco my daily rate. ?
That said in this particular case, where the rate appears to be the problem here, you have nothing really to lose and might actually get something out of it.
I take it you didn't start an IPSE claim in the meantime?Last edited by northernladuk; 5 June 2018, 13:46.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by WTFH View PostYou might want to read your contract. It probably has a clause in it about not discussing your contract with the client.
Since you have discussed it and the client has now discussed it with the consultancy, you might be in a bit of trouble.Comment
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