Why do agents become aggressive?

[Francko]

....when you turn down an offer? What's the benefit? Do they think that people get intimidated and will accept? Did anyone ever accept a role just because of fear of retribution?

[DodgyAgent]

....when you turn down an offer? What's the benefit? Do they think that people get intimidated and will accept? Did anyone ever accept a role just because of fear of retribution?

I have never been aggressive when turned down by a contractor. I have killed a few who have accepted and then turned it down, especially the ones that put their change down to "a death in the family" (the most frequently used excuse)

[mictech]

I have never been aggressive when turned down by a contractor. I have killed a few who have accepted and then turned it down, especially the ones that put their change down to "a death in the family" (the most frequently used excuse)

We should have the right to kill the agent, who cancel a contract the morning you turn up on site and find there is no position.

[BlasterBates]

....when you turn down an offer? What's the benefit? Do they think that people get intimidated and will accept? Did anyone ever accept a role just because of fear of retribution?

Are you staying in London

[DodgyAgent]

We should have the right to kill the agent, who cancel a contract the morning you turn up on site and find there is no position.

I agree with that

[Kyajae]

....when you turn down an offer? What's the benefit? Do they think that people get intimidated and will accept? Did anyone ever accept a role just because of fear of retribution?

Agents are on bonuses - evey person who turns them down means they're that little it further away from that new car or expensive holiday they're planning, and they're going to have to work (sorry, con) that little bit harder.

It's bound to bring out episodes of aggressive frustration.

[Bagpuss]

Why do birds suddenly appear, everytime that you're near?

[PAH]

It's all about control and those worst at their job think aggression will put them in a stronger position. The more intelligence/cunning ones use plenty of bs to sweet talk you round. Like any sales approach, if it's not something you want just say no and walk away. Something else always turns up.

Agents like to think they're more powerful/useful than they are. I get loads of them pestering me mid contract. I fob them all off. I'll approach them if/when I need to which would solely be because I think they have a position I'm interested in.

[Barriebazg]

Why do birds suddenly appear, everytime that you're near?

Just like me they long to be close to you

[tim123]

....when you turn down an offer? What's the benefit? Do they think that people get intimidated and will accept? Did anyone ever accept a role just because of fear of retribution?

I never understand this either. I once got given a load of ear-ache from an agent because I declined an interview.

So, the next time that I wanted to cancel an interview I just phoned up the client and told them that I would be coming and didn't tell the agent, I never heard from them again.

tim