Working direct for agency

[scooby]

Its essentially a semi permie role where the client isnt convinced about using contractors or doesnt want to pay the 'going rate' and wants the job done on the cheap. Barclays made spring do this back in 2001.

Frankly, I wouldnt touch it with a barge pole.

Spring offerred me this at my renewal time. i told them that i would a basic of £78k + pension, they never asked me again and i signed an extention with a rate increase...

[TykeMerc]

I've had several agents call me with offers of fixed term contracts on a "salary" in the last few weeks, in the case of being offered £35k for 12 months I actually burst out laughing on the phone.

Maybe this is a new trend emerging of trying to reduce the contractors on the market by making us die as a result of excessive hilarity.

[pmeswani]

I've had several agents call me with offers of fixed term contracts on a "salary" in the last few weeks, in the case of being offered £35k for 12 months I actually burst out laughing on the phone.

Maybe this is a new trend emerging of trying to reduce the contractors on the market by making us die as a result of excessive hilarity.

Did you ask if it was with or without VAT and / or tax?