Merrill Lynch contractor 11% rate cut

[BrilloPad]

OMG DON'T!

After my experiences trying to organize men there is no chance. Look at the amount of bickering that comes on cuk regarding even the smallest of issues.

[snaw]

After my experiences trying to organize men there is no chance. Look at the amount of bickering that comes on cuk regarding even the smallest of issues.

What are you calling small? Some of these issues are very serious global problems, which we're trying our best to solve!

[BrilloPad]

What are you calling small? Some of these issues are very serious global problems, which we're trying our best to solve!

Though I am not sure if atw's lunch is really a global issue - national maybe.

[BrilloPad]

The permies at clientco just discussing it - and they feel sorry for me!

Oh the

Call me Wilmslow

[BA to the Stars]

The permies at clientco just discussing it - and they feel sorry for me!

Oh the

Call me Wilmslow

I am organising a whip round for BP, all contributions will go towards the provision of polyester ties, Clarks commando shoes (with a compass in the heel) - waterproof version and a nice pair of driving gloves

[BlasterBates]

Clarks Commando Shoes

[DimPrawn]

Surely a flat rate of cuts is not "fair". Those on larger rates should face bigger (%) cuts, otherwise the number of contractors in poverty is going to increase disproportionately.

Yours,

A Socialist.

[BrilloPad]

I am organising a whip round for BP, all contributions will go towards the provision of polyester ties, Clarks commando shoes (with a compass in the heel) - waterproof version and a nice pair of driving gloves

I also need enough to pay for patches for my knees with all the crawling I have to do.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

It seems to me that this is a typically stupid and unimaginative way to try and increase/maintain profitability. Surely anyone who's good enough to get a gig elsewhere will up sticks (although they may pick their moment) and ML will be left with the dross no-one wants - isn't it a bit like football clubs running out of cash from wealthy crooks, er I mean business backers?

[Gonzo]

It seems to me that this is a typically stupid and unimaginative way to try and increase/maintain profitability. Surely anyone who's good enough to get a gig elsewhere will up sticks (although they may pick their moment) and ML will be left with the dross no-one wants - isn't it a bit like football clubs running out of cash from wealthy crooks, er I mean business backers?

Yes, but that is tomorrow's problem, not today's.

In my experience, managers these days tend not to be that forward-looking.