BT cutting contractor rates now....

**Sausage Surprise** · 1 April 2009, 16:30

Bastards.....30%!!

I'm double checking this the client to make sure the agency aren't pulling a fast one.

**nevergoingtopay** · 1 April 2009, 16:36

Originally posted by Sausage Surprise View Post

Bastards.....30%!!

I'm double checking this the client to make sure the agency aren't pulling a fast one.

They will have trouble finding contractors once the market picks up!

**BrowneIssue** · 1 April 2009, 18:04

Originally posted by Sausage Surprise View Post

I'm double checking this the client to make sure the agency aren't pulling a fast one.

Are BT still using that really dodgy Indian recruitment agency they had as sole supplier a couple of years ago?

(If yes, start drawing conclusions)

**Normie** · 1 April 2009, 18:33

Originally posted by Sausage Surprise View Post

Intranet communication has gone out in error thinking contractors had already been told. Agency have promised to issue details by 5.30 tonight.
Not looking good.....

This one from Hanif?

For people working with UK contractors: any rates queries
Contractors have had a letter re BT rates policy. If you get any queries,
please refer contractors back to their agencies/resource managers...

**BolshieBastard** · 1 April 2009, 19:28

Why not start a boycott of the client co's who've introduced swinging rate cuts when the market finally recovers?

**BrowneIssue** · 1 April 2009, 19:39

Originally posted by BolshieBastard View Post

Why not start a boycott of the client co's who've introduced swinging rate cuts when the market finally recovers?

So that you can apply on your own... ?

**cojak** · 1 April 2009, 20:06

Originally posted by BrowneIssue View Post

Are BT still using that really dodgy Indian recruitment agency they had as sole supplier a couple of years ago?

(If yes, start drawing conclusions)

Did they kick out Hays then?

**chicane** · 1 April 2009, 20:17

Originally posted by Sausage Surprise View Post

Bastards.....30%!!

I suspect many contractors will walk out on principle.
Maybe that's what BT want.

**centurian** · 1 April 2009, 20:21

Originally posted by Sausage Surprise View Post

Bastards.....30%!!

I'm double checking this the client to make sure the agency aren't pulling a fast one.

30%

When you consider that your basic living expenses take up 30-60% of your gross. This assumes you're not over committed on mortgage, CSA etc.

Then 30% off your gross equates to 50%+ of your disposible income.

That's got to hurt...

And senior civil servants are upset at their 1.5% pay rise...

BT cutting contractor rates now....