Opinions Please

[tim123]

I disagree Tim, you can squeeze them down to 10% and even single figures after a few renewals and one offered to do a job I had on a plate for 6%. They wont walk especially if it's a high paying job.

I don't think a comparison with a job you found yourself quite counts. There is no salesman looking for his cut in that instance.

tim

[alfabs]

Interesting comments..... a general thanks.

If you've been contracting 9 years then you should have a nice pot of cash somewhere

9 years is a long time i agree, pots of cash hmmmm i wonder how many contractors have those.... not many i'd imagine. I personally have sufficient reserves for the time being.

Don't be panicing yet, stay calm and see how it plays out

I'm not and thanks for your comments, I believe every situation is different, size of client, size of agent, personalities.... all these and more can be factored in to the scenario of tieing up a contract.

Don't mean to be harsh, but it seems like you were a tad naive.

I totally agree in this case naivity got the better of me, i should have known better, we live and learn i guess, I was however offered the job on the spot, i should have been a little calmer i guess, reading the comments here i hope my brain (small though it is) soaks up the advice.

When all is said ... the fat lady as yet to sing on this one, I'll update as soon as a conclusion is reached.

Thanks

R

[alfabs]

A little patience (in truth quite alot) and all is well, whilst I did not get the full rate I quoted, I did manage to increase it by £35/day and have a longer term contract (6 not 3), in the end a result all round BUT I will take note and try never to use the same tactic again.

Filling out paperwork as I write this and looking forward to starting on Tuesday

R

[vyas]

You dont ask .... you dont get...

good for you alfab

Good luck