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Tech Mahindra - contracting through them
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Originally posted by piningforthefjords View PostI 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?The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
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Originally posted by speling bee View PostAre you also looking for advice from people who think they know about Tech M, but who have not contracted with them?Comment
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Originally posted by piningforthefjords View PostThe material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postman's_ParkComment
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Originally posted by piningforthefjords View PostI 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?Comment
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Originally posted by Batcher View PostI think you should take the gig then come back in 6 months to give us all your advice/opinion on contracting through Tech M.The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postman's_ParkComment
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Originally posted by piningforthefjords View PostLong 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.
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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.Comment
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Originally posted by speling bee View PostHave you contracted via Tech M?Comment
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Originally posted by texto View PostI'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.
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.Last edited by ChimpMaster; 21 May 2014, 15:02.Comment
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Originally posted by ChimpMaster View PostThat'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.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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