Doing the needful

[DiscoStu]

Client Co may want me to go to Bangalore for a couple of weeks to look at some stuff. I don't mind going, but would like the panel's expert opinion on how much extra wedge to ask for if they're wanting me to leave my Playstation 3 for a fortnight.

[miffy]

No GTA IV for a fortnight...

Double your rate + expenses.

[Wilmslow]

Client Co may want me to go to Bangalore for a couple of weeks to look at some stuff. I don't mind going, but would like the panel's expert opinion on how much extra wedge to ask for if they're wanting me to leave my Playstation 3 for a fortnight.

The way I see it, you have a contract agreed for a daily rate.

Is there a company policy on expenses? If so, I personally would accept the experience of India, claim expenses as per the company policy and keep the same rate.

Will you be working weekends? If so, more money. If not, get on out and about and experience India from Friday afternoon to Monday morning!

[EternalOptimist]

Client Co may want me to go to Bangalore for a couple of weeks to look at some stuff. I don't mind going, but would like the panel's expert opinion on how much extra wedge to ask for if they're wanting me to leave my Playstation 3 for a fortnight.

dont drink the water
dont eat the food
dont sh@g any of the women
dont sleep in the beds

apart from that - have a nice time

oh and dont sh@g any of the men either

[Wilmslow]

dont drink the water
dont eat the food
dont sh@g any of the women
dont sleep in the beds

apart from that - have a nice time

oh and dont sh@g any of the men either

Also - Don't drive... And, if you get a driver, avoid being on the roads out of rush hour. Accidents in rush hour are comical due to low speeds. Once out of rush hour, risk of death a lot greater!

[DiscoStu]

The way I see it, you have a contract agreed for a daily rate.

Is there a company policy on expenses? If so, I personally would accept the experience of India, claim expenses as per the company policy and keep the same rate.

Will you be working weekends? If so, more money. If not, get on out and about and experience India from Friday afternoon to Monday morning!

Company policy? You seem to be confusing me with a permie. Standard rate for spending two weeks in a polluted tulip-hole and telling me to do it for the experience? You're having a larf...

[Wilmslow]

Company policy? You seem to be confusing me with a permie. Standard rate for spending two weeks in a polluted tulip-hole and telling me to do it for the experience? You're having a larf...

Well, don't go if you don't want to!

[DimPrawn]

I wouldn't do it out of principle. Fook 'em.

[Moscow Mule]

The way I see it, you have a contract agreed for a daily rate.

Are you mental? The daily rate is agreed for a specified location - if they want you to go somewhere else, the rate increases.

Go for +25% on daily rate to compensate for being away from home, full 5* expenses (hotel, driver everywhere, club class flights) and £50 a day spends. You don't have to pay yourself that, but it's a nice earner for the company.

[sasguru]

What a sad attitude to have. A few years ago I was sent to investigate outsourcing options in Bangalore. Had a whale of a time and was pleasantly impressed. If you go to one of the campus parks, their offices are likely to be better than yours here.

Of course you should charge 'em extra