Fixed term contact?

[kevpuk]

I'm discussing renewal and the agency say client prefers a 12 month fixed term contact. What's the implications of this compared to my 6 month daily rate contract?

Not sure I understand - I thought your OP referred to 'Renewal'.....

^ I'm sure they will, to be honest I'm stalling a bit while I explore other prospects. I'm finding when I tell agencies I have a 4 week notice period they lose interest.

....and now you are talking about 4 week notice?

[northernladuk]

^ I'm sure they will, to be honest I'm stalling a bit while I explore other prospects. I'm finding when I tell agencies I have a 4 week notice period they lose interest.

I would check the notice period of you FIXED TERM contract... You will probably find the clue is in the title....

[cojak]

The OP's agent wants him to move FROM a contract (day rate) TO a FTC.

That's how I read it anyway.

[kevpuk]

Ah, if that is the case, then even more reason to stick to original contract, I would think?

Only the Agent wins from these sort of shenanigans

[Sausage Surprise]

Ah, if that is the case, then even more reason to stick to original contract, I would think?

Only the Agent wins from these sort of shenanigans

nail on head!

[jmo21]

Ah, if that is the case, then even more reason to stick to original contract, I would think?

Only the Agent wins from these sort of shenanigans

No the client does too, they won't paying as much as they were before, in fact the agent might just be the messenger here.

[TheFaQQer]

No the client does too, they won't paying as much as they were before, in fact the agent might just be the messenger here.

The agent always wins in these cases.

Sometimes, the client does as well.

[SueEllen]

No the client does too, they won't paying as much as they were before, in fact the agent might just be the messenger here.

That's why I said ask the client directly what they want you to do.

Otherwise the agent could be lying.