Computer Futures

[Dominic Connor]

Computer Futures

Despite being a competitor, I very rarely criticise other firms, on CUK this is the only time I've done this, but when I was a contractor myself Computer Futures were the worst I ever worked through,

I would have to be in a bad place before I'd work with them.

[No2politics]

Despite being a competitor, I very rarely criticise other firms, on CUK this is the only time I've done this, but when I was a contractor myself Computer Futures were the worst I ever worked through,

I would have to be in a bad place before I'd work with them.

A contractor I knew also had negative things to say about them.

[Andy Hallett]

Despite being a competitor, I very rarely criticise other firms, on CUK this is the only time I've done this, but when I was a contractor myself Computer Futures were the worst I ever worked through,

I would have to be in a bad place before I'd work with them.

Dominic, it's fine.

We wouldn't class you as a competitor. [Add winky smile]

[Taita]

Dominic, it's fine.

We wouldn't class you as a competitor. [Add winky smile]

[kal]

Dominic, it's fine.

We wouldn't class you as a competitor. [Add winky smile]

Now that was funny!

[northernladuk]

Dominic, it's fine.

We wouldn't class you as a competitor. [Add winker smilie]

FTFY...

[sunflower]

From a contractor standpoint, you should be worrying about your rate rather than the agency rate. Were you happy to accept the rate ? If yes, then take the job, if not, then don't. If you think the agency is artificially reducing your rate to line their own pockets, be prepared to tell them to do one and walk away.

Your second statement (bolded) about clothes manufacturers is somewhat understated. The clothing industry, particularly when it comes to 3rd world manufacture, makes Contracting Agents look like Father Christmas' over generous relatives !!

This is one line of thought. However, agency mark ups of 40% will impact on the relationship the agent and ultimately the contractor have with the client. Client might be less likely to give an extension to an expensive contractor. There have also been examples of companies who terminate their supplier agreement with agencies with a high mark up, in which case the contractors often have to leave.

[ASCII]

Just started a contract with CF beginning to regret it as no point was I told about having to wait 28 days before I get paid. I have told them and they are not willing to budge on this.

Further more I think they are taking a lot more money from the client than I am being paid, I'm sure the margin is very high. Do you think it is a good idea to discuss this with the client ? I am thinking of walking away from this contract, though cannot fault the client just the terms of every thing is a bit of a mess.

[GlenW]

Just started a contract with CF beginning to regret it as no point was I told about having to wait 28 days before I get paid. I have told them and they are not willing to budge on this.

Further more I think they are taking a lot more money from the client than I am being paid, I'm sure the margin is very high. Do you think it is a good idea to discuss this with the client ? I am thinking of walking away from this contract, though cannot fault the client just the terms of every thing is a bit of a mess.

You started a contract without knowing the payment terms and you now are unhappy that they are too long?

[northernladuk]

You started a contract without knowing the payment terms and you now are unhappy that they are too long?

Indeed. Sometimes I actually feel a little bit sorry for agents. It's all in the contract, everyone signs and is happy and then they have to deal with people who didn't read not understand their contracts. Must be soul destroying at times. OK. 10 seconds have passed and don't feel sorry anymore. F### em.