Originally posted by pmeswani
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cutting out one of the middlemen....
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Originally posted by Hex View PostProbably better to tell them that you want a rate increase otherwise you won't be renewing. I know if someone asked me "if a rate increase is possible" and I was an agent I would just say "no".If your company is the best place to work in, for a mere £500 p/d, you can advertise here.Comment
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Originally posted by vfr_rider View Postthat's exactly what's happened.
my skillset is extremely specialised, which I suppose puts me in a good position - the client has been trying to find another 'me' for quite some time to no avail.
there is a clause in the contract stating that I cannot work for the same client within six months of the contract ending, but with a 'save for' clause which mentions working for another agent(?) with whom I was registered at the start of the contract. it's not straightforward.
I just don't want to annoy off the client - they've been extremely good to me - but I think if I don't nip this in the bud now, I'll keep losing upwards of 2k a month....
Given your niche skillset and the fact that you are aware that your line manager has been searching for another "you" without success, surely gives you a good stand point to ask for an increase. If they lose you then I should imagine whatever project you are working on would suffer as a consequence.
Regarding the 2 agencies, yes this does occur on occasion. What you will find is that they have split the "fee" 50/50 between them rather than taking 2 lots of commission. So for example if agency 1 has agreed 10% with the client then that would be halved between agency 1 and agency 2. The client may not even be aware of agency 2 (your agency) and will think they are only dealing with agency 1 (the original agency that had the role you were put forward for).I don't want to achieve immortality through my work... I want to achieve it through not dying...Comment
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here's an update....
I had twenty minutes of justification from the agent taking the major cut. their position is that the client has to fund any rate rise. they flatly refuse to entertain any possibility of reducing their margin to increase my daily rate - without asking for an increase from the client.
I've decided just to let it lie for now, as it turns out i'm actually taking home the top 'MRP' - which is the maximum the client is willing to pay for my role - irrespective of the cuts the agencies are taking.
it's a good job and it could run on for some time, so I've decided not to upset the applecart, for now.
agencies - don't you just love them?Comment
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