Performance Review

**freakydancer** · 29 May 2007, 15:19

Tell 'em to f**k off.

**DodgyAgent** · 29 May 2007, 15:20

Originally posted by Kyajae

Just had an email from the manager I report to saying my agency has asked him to do a performance review on me. FFS!!

I'm a Ltd Co IT contractor FFS!!

What the feck is all this about FFS!!

The client has just extended my contract FFS!!

Isn't that a ringing endorsement FFS!!

Anyone else had to put up with this b0ll0x, FFS!!

It is all about ISO, customer service and all the other bu**sh*t that goes on. They have obviously got a consultant in there to advise on "continuous improvement" processes.

**Bagpuss** · 29 May 2007, 15:22

You are a disguised employee and I know where you live

Hector

**TheRightStuff** · 29 May 2007, 16:13

I told my client I will not be having an appraisal and stated that if he extends my contract then that is my 'appraisal' as such.

I recently made a joke about something and he said I'll send you your p45 in the post. I reminded him that he is my client and cannot give me a P45 as I will still be employed by my company and will still get a monthly salary etc.

Just ring your agency and tell them as a contractor you do not get a review.
Also tell your client the same thing. I'd be surprised if your client really wants to another appraisal. As far as I can remember they have difficulty doing the permies ones.

**Epiphone** · 30 May 2007, 13:32

If the agency want to request feedback from their client on the resource they've placed (you!) then that's their business.

you only need to get involved if the client line manager tries to subject you to a permie style appraisal.

Think of it this way - the client gives you a brilliant write up then the agency knows you're worth getting more work for. At the end of you contract the pimp rings you and says "because I know you're good I've got another gig lined up already".

**scooterscot** · 30 May 2007, 13:47

Originally posted by Bagpuss

You are a disguised employee and I know where you live

Hector

here here or is that hear hear...

**wendigo100** · 30 May 2007, 14:19

Originally posted by Epiphone

If the agency want to request feedback from their client on the resource they've placed (you!) then that's their business.

you only need to get involved if the client line manager tries to subject you to a permie style appraisal.

Think of it this way - the client gives you a brilliant write up then the agency knows you're worth getting more work for. At the end of you contract the pimp rings you and says "because I know you're good I've got another gig lined up already".

I agree. Any agent worth his salt will ask the client for feedback.

**Old Greg** · 30 May 2007, 15:17

Originally posted by wendigo100

I agree. Any agent worth his salt will ask the client for feedback.

This happened to me.
Agent - Is Old Greg getting on OK?
Client - Yes, very well
Agent - Any problems?
Client - No (maybe spending a bit tool long on contractoruk.com)
Agent - Do you need any more contractors at the moment?
Client - Not my department, mate

End of - no worries.

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