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What to do - Contract Finishes tmrw

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    #21
    It's very simple, tell the agent unless you get the rate rise you will walk, no ifs not buts.They will either call back later offering you a rise or you will have to find a new contract.

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      #22
      Originally posted by proggy View Post
      It's very simple, tell the agent unless you get the rate rise you will walk, no ifs not buts.They will either call back later offering you a rise or you will have to find a new contract.
      Was just about to say that. Be fully prepared to walk or STFU.
      Blood in your poo

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        #23
        Originally posted by Sausage Surprise View Post
        Was just about to say that. Be fully prepared to walk or STFU.
        Totally. Remember the agents will have heard this time and time again, possibly from nearly every contractor on the books. They know all they could lose is some commission while they re-fill the role which won't take long. You have the chance to lose your income for a couple of months. They will be very well versed in the bluster contractors give them and back down. Water of a ducks back to them so you have to be serious about the walking. If you are not they will spot it a mile off.
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          #24
          Originally posted by Sausage Surprise View Post
          Was just about to say that. Be fully prepared to walk or STFU.
          This.

          Since the contract ended two days ago, I'd be interested to know which path the OP took.
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            #25
            I got the rate rise eventually... not straight away but got my rise with a year extension. BOOM! and they let the other contractor go.
            Never Never Never give up

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              #26
              Are you only allowed on to the internet one day a year?

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                #27
                Originally posted by Ticktock View Post
                Are you only allowed on to the internet one day a year?
                They have a very effective Firewall which blocks CUK, except for certain days in April, each year!
                I was an IPSE Consultative Council Member, until the BoD abolished it. I am not an IPSE Member, since they have no longer have any relevance to me, as an IT Contractor. Read my lips...I recommend QDOS for ALL your Insurance requirements (Contact me for a referral code).

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                  #28
                  Originally posted by Scruff View Post
                  They have a very effective Firewall which blocks CUK, except for certain days in April, each year!
                  24th last year, 23rd this year...looks like a bug in the firewall, OP should check the NTP settings. I expect a full report back on the 22nd of April 2015.

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                    #29
                    Originally posted by captainham View Post
                    24th last year, 23rd this year...looks like a bug in the firewall, OP should check the NTP settings. I expect a full report back on the 22nd of April 2015.
                    It was a Leap Year this year....hence the "loss" of a day.
                    I was an IPSE Consultative Council Member, until the BoD abolished it. I am not an IPSE Member, since they have no longer have any relevance to me, as an IT Contractor. Read my lips...I recommend QDOS for ALL your Insurance requirements (Contact me for a referral code).

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                      #30
                      I hate it when I get to the end of a thread and realise that I've been reading posts that are months if not years old

                      Oh well, back to work...

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