I am coming out of contract at the end of August and have started putting the feelers out. I've had a good response so far and some great roles come up. As this is only my second contract I wanted to ask the forums advice.
I was sent a role profile for £500-700 per day, PM Solvency II. I find this situtation hard when the agent asks what rate are you looking for when there is a £200 gap. I quoted £600 giving it was £100 more than what I am currently earning but gave bullet points why I wanted an increase (regulatory change, increased risk, managing actuaries!!). They seemed happy enough but I walked away from that conversation thinking "did I just hand the agent a further £100 in their pocket??"! I have 6 years FS Consultancy experience, change manager, PM, PMO Lead, SME, qualified CA - I have PM'd actuarial change for 18 months so feel more than qualified.
I am happy to work for £500, its a good rate, matches my current rate and the way I see it as long as I'm in work I'm happy. Would have been delighted with £600, would have been over the moon with £700.
What do you guys do in these situations? I am new to this and know I am going to make mistakes along the way, hence why I read this forum religiously to learn from the more experienced. I didnt want to price myself out of the contract, if someone else was willing to work for less for instance? Or have I been stupid and sold myself short.
Any advice appreciated, thanks!
I was sent a role profile for £500-700 per day, PM Solvency II. I find this situtation hard when the agent asks what rate are you looking for when there is a £200 gap. I quoted £600 giving it was £100 more than what I am currently earning but gave bullet points why I wanted an increase (regulatory change, increased risk, managing actuaries!!). They seemed happy enough but I walked away from that conversation thinking "did I just hand the agent a further £100 in their pocket??"! I have 6 years FS Consultancy experience, change manager, PM, PMO Lead, SME, qualified CA - I have PM'd actuarial change for 18 months so feel more than qualified.
I am happy to work for £500, its a good rate, matches my current rate and the way I see it as long as I'm in work I'm happy. Would have been delighted with £600, would have been over the moon with £700.
What do you guys do in these situations? I am new to this and know I am going to make mistakes along the way, hence why I read this forum religiously to learn from the more experienced. I didnt want to price myself out of the contract, if someone else was willing to work for less for instance? Or have I been stupid and sold myself short.
Any advice appreciated, thanks!
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