Hi all
I'm new here. I used the search button (honest) but couldn't find an opinion so I decided to post a new topic.
I'm 6 weeks in to a new contract to manage two projects. So far I've worked nearly full time on one whilst the other was being approved although I have done some preparatory work for it. Recently I heard that the project was shelved and my client wants me to take on two additional projects instead. The two additional projects are nightmare projects no-one wants to do. Chuck em at the contractor I heard them say...
I have gone back to my agency to ask for a contract change (I have the two original projects named on the contract). I should point out that I run a Ltd company and operate outside of IR35. As I am now being asked to pick up three projects instead of two I have asked for a rate rise (not 33% btw). My agent expects me to be flexible and take on more projects as the client demands without seeking rate rises (no real surprise there, they're only doing their job). Having had the agent talk to the client the client agrees, although they are prepared to do everything possible to keep me, without hiking the rate. Whatever that means.
I think taking on projects beyond my contract puts me in a poor IR35 position, something I'm not prepared to do so I have two choices: do two projects or walk.
I'm interested to hear opinions, I imagine they'll range from "shut up and do the work, take the money" to "**** em all and walk". I'm good with that, three choices might be the right way.
Great forum by the way, be gentle with the new boy...
Plinth
I'm new here. I used the search button (honest) but couldn't find an opinion so I decided to post a new topic.
I'm 6 weeks in to a new contract to manage two projects. So far I've worked nearly full time on one whilst the other was being approved although I have done some preparatory work for it. Recently I heard that the project was shelved and my client wants me to take on two additional projects instead. The two additional projects are nightmare projects no-one wants to do. Chuck em at the contractor I heard them say...
I have gone back to my agency to ask for a contract change (I have the two original projects named on the contract). I should point out that I run a Ltd company and operate outside of IR35. As I am now being asked to pick up three projects instead of two I have asked for a rate rise (not 33% btw). My agent expects me to be flexible and take on more projects as the client demands without seeking rate rises (no real surprise there, they're only doing their job). Having had the agent talk to the client the client agrees, although they are prepared to do everything possible to keep me, without hiking the rate. Whatever that means.
I think taking on projects beyond my contract puts me in a poor IR35 position, something I'm not prepared to do so I have two choices: do two projects or walk.
I'm interested to hear opinions, I imagine they'll range from "shut up and do the work, take the money" to "**** em all and walk". I'm good with that, three choices might be the right way.
Great forum by the way, be gentle with the new boy...
Plinth
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