Hi,
I have been in a contract for some time now on a decent rate. Now that it's finished obviously I am noticing that a lot of the rates are pants at the moment.
Are the poor rates solely to do with the Market and clients trying to get away with paying less, or are clients paying about the same price and the agencies are taking more money ?
I understand that agents will tell the client how much % margin they will make, but who knows what % they are taking off the contractor.
The reason I know this is that I had an interview and then the client contacted me directly, turned out the agency was making 20% on them and 15% on me.
So I say stick to your rate or discuss the rate with the client, otherwise a greedy agent will lose you the contract.
I have been in a contract for some time now on a decent rate. Now that it's finished obviously I am noticing that a lot of the rates are pants at the moment.
Are the poor rates solely to do with the Market and clients trying to get away with paying less, or are clients paying about the same price and the agencies are taking more money ?
I understand that agents will tell the client how much % margin they will make, but who knows what % they are taking off the contractor.
The reason I know this is that I had an interview and then the client contacted me directly, turned out the agency was making 20% on them and 15% on me.
So I say stick to your rate or discuss the rate with the client, otherwise a greedy agent will lose you the contract.
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