Declining contract for better offer?

[simplicity]

Thanks for the feedback. The lower daily rate is with an Indian agency. Not that it should matter but weary based on what I’ve read. The higher rate is the same as what I’ve been on for past couple years in other roles. I wasn’t sure on the situation of the market so took the first role offered in an attempt to keep earning until something better came along. That happened sooner than expected.

[Lance]

Thanks for the feedback. The lower daily rate is with an Indian agency. Not that it should matter but weary based on what I’ve read. The higher rate is the same as what I’ve been on for past couple years in other roles. I wasn’t sure on the situation of the market so took the first role offered in an attempt to keep earning until something better came along. That happened sooner than expected.

The question really is ‘should you take a pay cut you’ve committed to, or not?’

[MrButton]

The question really is ‘should you take a pay cut you’ve committed to, or not?’

Agreed. It changes the dynamic of the question a bit.

[fatJock]

Put yourself first .....you’re the only one who will and you’re not a charity. Do whatever gives you the easiest time.

[man]

Thanks for the feedback. The lower daily rate is with an Indian agency. Not that it should matter but weary based on what I’ve read. The higher rate is the same as what I’ve been on for past couple years in other roles. I wasn’t sure on the situation of the market so took the first role offered in an attempt to keep earning until something better came along. That happened sooner than expected.

So they offered significantly under market and now they're going to lose the contractor?

[Eirikur]

Just use some lame excuse, like sorry my personal circumstances have suddenly changed and I won't be able to start the contract. Done it several times, agencies will moan a bit, but for 150 per day you just don't care

[madame SasGuru]

Thanks for the feedback. The lower daily rate is with an Indian agency. Not that it should matter but weary based on what I’ve read. The higher rate is the same as what I’ve been on for past couple years in other roles. I wasn’t sure on the situation of the market so took the first role offered in an attempt to keep earning until something better came along. That happened sooner than expected.

That puts a very different picture on it. I would be avoiding the Indian Agency if they were offering £150 a day more given they are the one paying less it's a complete no brainer.

Just say you've got a family issue and the location is sadly no longer practical...

[Old Greg]

That puts a very different picture on it. I would be avoiding the Indian Agency if they were offering £150 a day more given they are the one paying less it's a complete no brainer.

Just say you've got a family issue and the location is sadly no longer practical...

Or sub the first contract to a gent from the subcontinent.

[uk contractor]

Thanks for the feedback. The lower daily rate is with an Indian agency.

This changes everything go for the 150 a day higher. Indian agencies are notorious for getting a resource onsite to land the role then dumping you for someone cheaper they manage to get in from the indian sub continent @ 100 a day max!

You must be very new to this or naïve its been going on for ages now their tactics are quite blatant.

[Untouchable1]

Take the extra money!