Contract renegotiation question

[northernladuk]

I'm a bit bemused as like you say the agency should be doing this, however the info came from a coworker who's never contracted before, so will check tomorrow, I'm very happy with the job and having seen the equivalent perm rate isn't disappointed

You've said many times you are very happy. I'd just leave it well alone, batten down the hatches and get on with it. All these questions, checking, pushing has the option to end badly for zero benefit. Don't poke the bear, make yourself a target or whatever. Shut up, head down and keep going. There are 1000's of people out there would give their right arm to be in your position. Don't F it up messing about like this.

[krytonsheep]

Must confess that in the current environment I wouldn't do anything that would make the client think twice about a renewal and unless you have one of these near mythical niche skills I certainly wouldn't leave over it.

I would agree. With contracting you're sometimes invisible in terms of cost because you're on a different cost centre. If you pop your head up asking for more money when you're already on a really good rate, a few middle managers might get involved and start asking questions.

[andyb7274]

OK, so unless they are on an identical contract to you through the same agency, then it's not "info" it's gossip.

You should find out what is relevant to you and your contract, and it's best not to start the conversation off with the agent or client by saying "but you told him we all had to do xyz"
Perhaps your coworker is relying on you to do all the hard work of negotiating a rate rise and then they will turn round afterwards and ask for one themselves.

Hi, we're both with the same agency, but will ask him tomorrow. And this is his first contract. I've also no intention of renegotiating as not to upset the waters