Rate Review

[Muttley08]

You can always ask, it is at least a valid argument. Project budgets don't rise in line with inflation though...

They perhaps should take it into account though (if they're long enough projects)

[thunderlizard]

The only argument that works is "even after a rate rise, you won't be able to get the same level of service cheaper elsewhere". If you can play this card honestly and without getting anybody's back up, you'll be OK. Any justification from the contractor side (inflation, kid needs new shoes etc.) is irrelevant.

[scooterscot]

If you need a rate rise already you're in the wrong career!

[XLMonkey]

To get a rate rise your best strategy is to find an argument that makes business sense to the client (and that doesn't mean "I'm stitching you up 'cos I know you need me").

Business sense could mean
- the market rate for this work is higher than you are offering (so, you need evidence: try http://www.itjobswatch.co.uk/contrac...&id=0&lid=2618
- I'm doing more than the original terms of reference (so, you need to document what the extra work is).
- I will be doing more than the current terms of reference (same rules apply)

arguing for an inflation linked rise is possible, but not necessarily that convincing.