Thanks for the responses, if im honest id pretty much made up my mind the right thing to do is agree the extension at current rate. Im pretty sure the budget for me has been agreed by exec. Chasing an extra 25pd is a bit petty and would need reapproval. I know I could get more elsewhere but this really is a pretty good contract, good client which makes a massive difference.
Northernlad - Im confident all is above board, I have worked with the agent before on a previous contract (hes one of the few good guys) ive also seen the resource budget for the whole project, including the gross being paid to the agent. I also know the agent has given his consent in writing to waive the necessary clauses in my original contract.
I do consider myself fortunate, had already prepared myself to decline a FTC offer or a further rate challenge, guess there's just part of me that inclined to push for the best I can get. For me, in this case I think all other factors outweigh chasing the rate and probably wise not to burn the good will for the sake of £25pd.
Northernlad - Im confident all is above board, I have worked with the agent before on a previous contract (hes one of the few good guys) ive also seen the resource budget for the whole project, including the gross being paid to the agent. I also know the agent has given his consent in writing to waive the necessary clauses in my original contract.
I do consider myself fortunate, had already prepared myself to decline a FTC offer or a further rate challenge, guess there's just part of me that inclined to push for the best I can get. For me, in this case I think all other factors outweigh chasing the rate and probably wise not to burn the good will for the sake of £25pd.
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