Can anyone give me advice on how to handle agents when they want to put you forward for a role and ask for you rare? Is it best to respond to them by saying you'll until you've done the interview? I've been screwed over before by accepting a lower rate when I know the agent pocketed the rest.
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Originally posted by heyya99 View PostCan anyone give me advice on how to handle agents when they want to put you forward for a role and ask for you rare? Is it best to respond to them by saying you'll until you've done the interview? I've been screwed over before by accepting a lower rate when I know the agent pocketed the rest.
Tell him what you think are worth, if he doesn't agree tell him to stuff his gig and go find one that is paying what you think you are worth.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!! -
I just tell the agents that it all depends on what they expect of me. After giving them a load of 'tulip' (Feels great to use the word! ) about what I can do professionally, I ask them what the client is willing to pay. If I find it appropriate, I tell them that it sounds about right but I never tell them my rate ( unless I feel that the agent's intentions are genuine ). I also tell them that I charge more if the role involves new/trending technologies in my skillset and things like architecture design etc... My $0.02......Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostYou didn't get screwed over. You had the opportunity to negotiate, agreed on a price that must have been acceptable to you else you wouldn't have signed and carried the gig. The agent didn't have you hand behind your back and knife at your throat to sign the contract.
Tell him what you think are worth, if he doesn't agree tell him to stuff his gig and go find one that is paying what you think you are worth.Comment
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Originally posted by heyya99 View PostI know what you mean but the agent told me that i had the gig but that the client decided to offer me x amount per day less. I've read about this tactic and it's used by most agencies, so yes, I was screwed over. The agent lied.Comment
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Originally posted by GB9 View PostBut you have the choice to accept or not. If you arten't happy then don't take it or counter offer and see what they say.I'd give my right dick to be normal.....Comment
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Originally posted by heyya99 View PostI know what you mean but the agent told me that i had the gig but that the client decided to offer me x amount per day less. I've read about this tactic and it's used by most agencies, so yes, I was screwed over. The agent lied.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Do not forget that agents are not your friends. They are trying to make money off this deal and they will make as much as they can.
I am not sure that being screwed over is the right phrase to be honest.
We play our game and they play theirs. If you want more money then ask for it, the agent will say no the first few times and will claim they are already taking the lowest percentage they can (and, of course, policy rules dictate they cannot take lower), he will then say he will have to take it to the client and the client will be unhappy and just so you know someone else has applied on a lower rate than the one you offered BEFORE you pushed your rates up etc etc etc.
Eventually he will give you the money or you walk away. How good are you at playing chicken? If you are bluffing then the agent will probably sense it - they do this for a living and are often quite switched on when it comes to this sort of thing.
I suggest not bluffing. Take the rate or demand more if you are actually prepared to walk away.Comment
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Give them a price you are happy to accept on the information given, if at a later date (after interview) reality differs from the picture the agent painted don't accept the contractOriginally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
I want my account deleted and all of my information removed, I want to invoke my right to be forgotten.Comment
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Originally posted by heyya99 View PostCan anyone give me advice on how to handle agents when they want to put you forward for a role and ask for you rare? Is it best to respond to them by saying you'll until you've done the interview? I've been screwed over before by accepting a lower rate when I know the agent pocketed the rest.
Sorry, but this must be a sockie.I couldn't give two fornicators! Yes, really!Comment
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