Tech Mahindra - contracting through them

[piningforthefjords]

Are you looking for the opinions of people who have actually contracted via Tech M, or just their advice, as per your statement above?

I am looking for advice and/or opinions from people who have contracted through Tech M, rather than just opinions of people who think they know about Tech M...hope that's a bit clearer?

[speling bee]

I am looking for advice and/or opinions from people who have contracted through Tech M, rather than just opinions of people who think they know about Tech M...hope that's a bit clearer?

Are you also looking for advice from people who think they know about Tech M, but who have not contracted with them?

[piningforthefjords]

Are you also looking for advice from people who think they know about Tech M, but who have not contracted with them?

[speling bee]

What about the opinions of people who have contracted through Tech M and who think they know about Tech M?

[Batcher]

I am looking for advice and/or opinions from people who have contracted through Tech M, rather than just opinions of people who think they know about Tech M...hope that's a bit clearer?

I think you should take the gig then come back in 6 months to give us all your advice/opinion on contracting through Tech M.

[speling bee]

I think you should take the gig then come back in 6 months to give us all your advice/opinion on contracting through Tech M.

Have you contracted via Tech M?

[texto]

Long story short, I have been asked to come back in to the end client via Tech Mahindra, after a 2 year stint. I don't have any option (long story), rate is largely as before, so no major issues there. All that said, I have never contracted through one of the main Indian body shops (although have done a lot of work with them in the past).

So, question is: has anyone here contracted through Tech M before, if so can you indicate whether there are any issues with contract terms, payment etc. Not really asking your opinion of Tech M generally, more about specific engagements with them as the agency.

Ta.

I've worked through them once. They used to have a British HR person to deal with contractors. But not now - all agents are of Indian origin. I've not had any problems with payments - all were on time. But their process is very bureaucratic. For e.g. it took me ages to get contract terms changed for IR35. They will normally have an onsite manager who manages all their employees and contractors. If you get them on your side and establish rapport, it is plain sailing and you can get rate increase later on.
At some point they will try to replace you with a cheaper off shore (they normally have a rotating policy) - so expect to do some knowledge transfer.

[Batcher]

Have you contracted via Tech M?

No. That's why I would like to hear his/her opinion/advice for the future, just in case they come looking for my knowledge to transfer

[ChimpMaster]

I've worked through them once. They used to have a British HR person to deal with contractors. But not now - all agents are of Indian origin. I've not had any problems with payments - all were on time. But their process is very bureaucratic. For e.g. it took me ages to get contract terms changed for IR35. They will normally have an onsite manager who manages all their employees and contractors. If you get them on your side and establish rapport, it is plain sailing and you can get rate increase later on.
At some point they will try to replace you with a cheaper off shore (they normally have a rotating policy) - so expect to do some knowledge transfer.

That's the case. They will do this as soon as possible because you are probably costing them something like 5 to 10 times what they would pay an offshore resource.

If the end-client really wants you to stay then you should contract with them directly and not have to report into Tech M. That way you wouldn't feel like you were being anally probed for your valuable knowledge every minute.

Otherwise go find a contract elsewhere - if the opportunity is there I mean.

[psychocandy]

That's the case. They will do this as soon as possible because you are probably costing them something like 5 to 10 times what they would pay an offshore resource.

If the end-client really wants you to stay then you should contract with them directly and not have to report into Tech M. That way you wouldn't feel like you were being anally probed for your valuable knowledge every minute.

Otherwise go find a contract elsewhere - if the opportunity is there I mean.

Always wondered what the offshore resources are costing. Based on 5-10 x then I guess we're possibly looking as low as £30-£40 a day. Really?