i have just read my contract - and i am not allowed to work for the same client for a period of 6 months after i have left.... i was looking to ditch them and use another preferred supplier!madmad
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A number of end clients will not re negotiate rates within a 12 month period so clearly, those saying it doesnt happen are talking bollocks.
Some places will negotiate depending on how you fit with their company and what the market is for example (not an exhaustive list!).
Some agents wont entertain re negotiating because they dont want to upset the client. some agents will attempt to re negotiate.
Dont forget we are in business. How many of you engage a build for a job then after 2 weeks, he decides he wants more money for no added value?I couldn't give two fornicators! Yes, really!Comment
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Originally posted by BolshieBastard View PostSome places will negotiate depending on how you fit with their company and what the market is for example (not an exhaustive list!).
Some agents wont entertain re negotiating because they dont want to upset the client. some agents will attempt to re negotiate.
Dont forget we are in business. How many of you engage a build for a job then after 2 weeks, he decides he wants more money for no added value?
It may be that the client is the one that isn't being completely honest (shock!) and is telling the OP that they are open to discussions but refusing to talk to the agent.
Speak to the client again, then speak to the agent again - if the agent sticks to it then there isn't too much that you can do. If that's the case, just make sure that the client is aware that you aren't getting any increase.Comment
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Originally posted by speedo View PostThe client has agreed the rate increase, however the agent is refusing to talk to HR. I know for a fact the client want me to extend and are prepared to pay the 7% increase i am requesting.Originally posted by speedo View PostThis is the agents response:
"Unfortunatley we are unable to proceed with a rate increase, a rate increase after a contract of 6 months is not usual practice in normal environment. XXXXXX are not able to give an increase out of margin, except on exceptional circumstances."
Tell the agent you will be contacting his director to say "your staff member (the agent) is unwilling to increase your agency's margin despite me having convinced the client to pay more and could the director please appoint a different member of the agency workforce to be your representative". (If they are on a fixed %age then their payment will also go up by 7%.) He will then cack himself and cave in.My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.Comment
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thanks for the input ... i will be calling the agent later this afternoon, appararently they had the morning off!!!
Had the agent just said that they talked to HR and there was going to be no movement on the rate, i would have accepted that, however it feels as though they are taking the p155!Comment
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Well I work for public sector clients and in my last post that lasted 14 months I, or rather my agent, negotiated two rate rises. Granted each time I was asked to take on more responsibility and that was used as the reason, but not that much responsibility that a new contract/job spec was necessary.
I suppose it all comes down to your agency and their own internal policies.Comment
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