Had a contract a few years ago and was in the incumbent contractor and had been there approx. 2 months and built good relationships etc - some flash contractor was brought in to do something else and on day 1 started giving it large to me about his rate etc etc and started quizzing me...not exactly in these words but told him to *uck off and *uck *y *ock as no better way to *iss off client (I'd worked for 2 months). Stupid *unt was fired after 2 weeks for been a total clueless *nob.
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Never with Permies, and the higher the difference with them the worst it is. If they nag too much I tell them that they are not easily comparable because of Holidays, Liability Insurance, void periods and employer side contributions. I also tell them about that time I spent 4m looking for a renewal (and everywhere I've been, I have been technically one of the most experienced), which does scare the sh*t out of them.Comment
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Originally posted by aalvarez View PostNever with Permies, and the higher the difference with them the worst it is. If they nag too much I tell them that they are not easily comparable because of Holidays, Liability Insurance, void periods and employer side contributions. I also tell them about that time I spent 4m looking for a renewal (and everywhere I've been, I have been technically one of the most experienced), which does scare the sh*t out of them.
I have heard various theories about whether contractors should discuss rates with each other. You do get tosser contractors who see it as a status thing, but there is a view that all contractors should know exactly what rate they are one. Theory being that we then get to know more about the way a client operates, or which agents are screwing you, etc. Although my instinct is to keep it to myself.Thanks given - 0
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Not even my family or close personal friends know how much I earn per day. Mostly because I don't want to explain that £x rate * 260 days is not the same as a salary of the same amount. Also they don't need to know. I've been pushed on it a few times and usually just answer "enough to make me happy".Comment
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Originally posted by Sockpuppet View PostNot even my family or close personal friends know how much I earn per day. Mostly because I don't want to explain that £x rate * 260 days is not the same as a salary of the same amount. Also they don't need to know. I've been pushed on it a few times and usually just answer "enough to make me happy".
When my dad moans about how I don't pay tax, and never seem to be in work, I just smile and point out that I've worked my 4 months of the year, so anything over that is a bonus, and ask when he is next going on holiday.Comment
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Doesnt bother me in the slightest. If people want to discuss, I'll happily discuss rates.
If people want to turn it into a pissing contest, that's up to them.I couldn't give two fornicators! Yes, really!Comment
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I never discuss my rate -ever. I anyone asks, I say 'discussions about money are the height of vulgarity' .
Besides its basic contractor 101Comment
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Originally posted by strawberrysmoothie View PostI never discuss my rate -ever. I anyone asks, I say 'discussions about money are the height of vulgarity' .
Besides its basic contractor 101
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No I won't discuss rate. I have with two fellow contractors but only 'cos they were top blokes.
I do tend to end up with a permie asking me about going contracting though. That's my opportunity to talk about the extra taxes, bench time, lack of holidays/sickies etc. I'll then steer them in the direction of Jobswerve so they can price up their skills.+50 Xeno Geek Points
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