• Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
  • Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!

rate cuts in the city.

Collapse
X
  •  
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    rate cuts in the city.

    Just heard the large British invest bank I'm based at is subjecting all contract renewals to a 5% rate cut, given the market conditions... any reports of this going on in other financial companies?

    #2
    Where I am is fine - so far...

    Comment


      #3
      I have heard of similar, and is the norm during downturns. 5% doesnt seem too bad, all things considered. Whats that, 30 quid a day? Just take a longer dump to get your own back.
      The Mods stole my post count!

      Comment


        #4
        Mine was renewed (at the same rate) literally last week, so this is very recent development, but hopefully it’s an isolated incident and cuts won’t be city wide.

        Comment


          #5
          Apparently DB have cut contract rates by 10% - not even waiting for renewal - just take it or leave it. Alledgedly.
          "Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. "


          Thomas Jefferson

          Comment


            #6
            Originally posted by Alexander Coe View Post
            Just heard the large British invest bank I'm based at is subjecting all contract renewals to a 5% rate cut, given the market conditions... any reports of this going on in other financial companies?
            Who's the bank? Feel free to PM me.
            ...my quagmire of greed....my cesspit of laziness and unfairness....all I am doing is sticking two fingers up at nurses, doctors and other hard working employed professionals...

            Comment


              #7
              Originally posted by Ruprect View Post
              Apparently DB have cut contract rates by 10% - not even waiting for renewal - just take it or leave it. Alledgedly.
              That is news to my mate...who is at DB.

              Comment


                #8
                Originally posted by Ruprect View Post
                Apparently DB have cut contract rates by 10% - not even waiting for renewal - just take it or leave it. Alledgedly.
                These are the sort of rumours that are best left unspread....
                ...my quagmire of greed....my cesspit of laziness and unfairness....all I am doing is sticking two fingers up at nurses, doctors and other hard working employed professionals...

                Comment


                  #9
                  No surprise - contract rates will be suppressed for a while now. 2001/02 was similar.

                  Comment


                    #10
                    Originally posted by Alexander Coe View Post
                    Just heard the large British invest bank I'm based at is subjecting all contract renewals to a 5% rate cut, given the market conditions... any reports of this going on in other financial companies?
                    Is this RBOS ?

                    Comment

                    Working...
                    X