I am not getting a good rate please help with the below message for a good suggestion

[ratewhore]

To the OP, you are a commodity to the agent and nothing more. Don't expect them to assist you in trying to up your rate.

If you're not happy, find another contract with a rate you are happy with.

[northernladuk]

I'm surprised and yet somehow proud of the members here that this kinda misguided thread didn't result in the total slating I expected. CUK members - well done on some rare self restraint (or have the mods cracked down on cheek since I last logged on!).

I don't know which thread you are reading Alan but everyone post on here has a tongue in cheek dig at the OP's situation and level of respect IMO.

Very little sympathy here for this type of question and situation I am afraid.

[gricerboy]

Hi Chetty

...or is it Swati

[Bunk]

Hi Chetty

...or is it Swati

Nope, his English seems better than Swati/Chetty/Gimpboy.

[meridian]

Likewise thats why there are no websites showing their margins.

At the risk of going off topic, Martin Ward Anderson do show their rates to the public, although the document is a little hard to find.

http://www.martinwardanderson.com/up...tions%20UK.pdf

[Not So Wise]

At the risk of going off topic, Martin Ward Anderson do show their rates to the public, although the document is a little hard to find.

http://www.martinwardanderson.com/up...tions%20UK.pdf

40%? ouch *puts them on advoid list*
Really would say they have that scale wrong way around, higher rates for lower value contracts, lower for higher.

Langkawi, i could give you long detailed reply about the damage the policies of cheap imported labour has had on those employed in UK IT, but to be honest not worth the effort for someone who's reading comprehension is so low

[Wanderer]

i ask my agency if my pay can be raised, they say client didn't raise , so they can't raise. Recently I felt my rate has to be increased.

Go and tell the agency to give you a pay rise out of their margin. If they won't then get a job somewhere else that pays more (if you can). Don't let them fob you off, you need a thick skin in this business. (And if you don't want to be offended by all the little Englanders on this forum )

[nomadd]

Dear Sir, [SNIP]

And this week's troll award goes to... Mind you, still a few more days for some "new" posters to appear yet.

[TheFaQQer]

To the OP, you are a commodity to the agent and nothing more. Don't expect them to assist you in trying to up your rate.

If you're not happy, find another contract with a rate you are happy with.

WHS - either suck it up or move on. End of.

[Sausage Surprise]

At the risk of going off topic, Martin Ward Anderson do show their rates to the public, although the document is a little hard to find.

http://www.martinwardanderson.com/up...tions%20UK.pdf

Jeez!!! 40%!!! Bloody thieves!

Mind you, I must say I've never heard of them.