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5 March 2009, 19:24

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I should add that my clientco also made megabucks last year. Personally I think they're using the credit crunch as an excuse to take the piss.

Yes, but that won't stop them trying to make even more mega bucks at your expense if they so choose.

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6 March 2009, 15:15

Originally posted by Tensai View Post

Not quite as "across the board" as they like to make out, about 10% were spared for reasons no-one has been able to make clear.

... and there are probably more to come, they are adjusting for "market conditions." I will ensure I mention that to them when things have picked up again and I fancy a rate rise mid-contract.

Presumably you would have no qualms about asking for a rate increase if you had multiple offers from other companies? so why shouldnt your employer request the same when the markets are not so good?

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#23

6 March 2009, 15:17

Originally posted by Fred Bloggs View Post

Yes, but that won't stop them trying to make even more mega bucks at your expense if they so choose.

Whilst you are quite happy to fill your pockets with a very substantial wage, you are not quite so magnanimous about your client doing the same. I think the word is "hypocrisy"

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6 March 2009, 22:30

Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post

Whilst you are quite happy to fill your pockets with a very substantial wage, you are not quite so magnanimous about your client doing the same. I think the word is "hypocrisy"

Hmm, an agent accusing people of hypocrisy. What's that saying about people in glass houses ...?
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6 March 2009, 22:36

Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post

Whilst you are quite happy to fill your pockets with a very substantial wage, you are not quite so magnanimous about your client doing the same. I think the word is "hypocrisy"

So are you halving your margins in this time of need DA or are you going to help us spend our way out of this recession by getting the missus a new porsche?
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6 March 2009, 22:42

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Whilst you are quite happy to fill your pockets with a very substantial wage, you are not quite so magnanimous about your client doing the same. I think the word is "hypocrisy"

I have a word for you too. IRONY.
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#27

7 March 2009, 09:44

Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post

Whilst you are quite happy to fill your pockets with a very substantial wage, you are not quite so magnanimous about your client doing the same. I think the word is "hypocrisy"

Originally posted by adestor View Post

Hmm, an agent accusing people of hypocrisy. What's that saying about people in glass houses ...?

Doesn't matter if the client booming. In general they should only pay market rates for contractors. Do you think Sir Fred Godwin's plumber should demand above market rates because "he can afford it"?!

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7 March 2009, 10:49

Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post

Whilst you are quite happy to fill your pockets with a very substantial wage, you are not quite so magnanimous about your client doing the same. I think the word is "hypocrisy"

How very wrong. My comment merely reflects the current dog eat dog climate we're presently enduring.

I applaud all businesses who make large margins and profits (ethically). Without a successful client I cannot be a successful (and I am) contractor.

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9 March 2009, 08:35

Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post

Whilst you are quite happy to fill your pockets with a very substantial wage, you are not quite so magnanimous about your client doing the same. I think the word is "hypocrisy"

Remind me again just what is it you do once you've got a contractor in a contract?

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9 March 2009, 08:48

Originally posted by swamp View Post

Doesn't matter if the client booming. In general they should only pay market rates for contractors. Do you think Sir Fred Godwin's plumber should demand above market rates because "he can afford it"?!

I expect if Fred Godwin called a plumber this month he will get charged an increased rate.

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