Help!

[SueEllen]

Is this is a wind up?

Probably not.

Before I got this role I had an agent contract me for a role that paid £200 per day. A conversation with him revealed the company was an Indian based company who had no idea of the standard UK rates for contractors with the level of experience they wanted.

[jas]

Since my original posting I have re negotiated my rate and this covers the travel expenses.

Like one of the previous replies I have looked at buying a monthly travelcard. Done the maths and it now does not seem bad as first.... admittedly I have accepted a lower rate for London but wanted to get foot in the door, etc.

[lexington_spurs]

but wanted to get foot in the door, etc.

more like your g.nads in a mangle.

[r0bly0ns]

Since my original posting I have re negotiated my rate and this covers the travel expenses.

Like one of the previous replies I have looked at buying a monthly travelcard. Done the maths and it now does not seem bad as first.... admittedly I have accepted a lower rate for London but wanted to get foot in the door, etc.

Not bad going on your first contract!

It takes some gonads to go back and say you want more after initially agreeing on a rate, and for the client / agent to accept!

Well done!