What are the chances anything the agent says concerning a fixed rate or not is utter BS.
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There is that but it's a hell of a risk putting a blatant lie in an email, particularly if you get the gig and end up on site with their client. I know they are a sneaky bunch not to be trusted but I'd give them enough credit not to pull a bare faced lie like this. Asking the question also shows you know a little about how they work and aren't a complete noob so they will be a little less likely to try pull your pants down like they would someone that doesn't have a clue.Originally posted by Cid View Post
Never been a problem for me in the last 10 years.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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Yeah I got stung with this on some of my early contracts. Now days I tend to do the reverse and ask for more post interview once I've been offered the gig and "understand the role more", the last 3 gigs I've done I've successfully managed to negotiate this upComment
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It's most likely the agent trying it on. That's mostly irrelevant in how to handle it. The main question is how do you find the market at the moment.
You can call their bluff, just be prepared for the slight chance of losing the gig. Keep in mind that 1 extra week on the bench will wipe out extra £10/day for the next year.
As others have mentioned I tend not to take the risk and swallow it, only to recoup it come extension time, when I have much stronger negotiating position.Comment
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You can't distinguish between the client and the agency. Both do it. My experience of rate cutting on renewal is that it was always the client.
It's a negotiation, and you need to be prepared for it.I'm alright JackComment
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I was once told it was 14%. Checked with Client and it was 28%.Originally posted by Cid View Post
Luckily client was Goldmans and I got 40 contractors a 14% pay rise.....Comment
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Seen it many times. Goes in the agents arse pocket.....Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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