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Originally posted by _V_ View Postmoney-grabbing and mercenary,
It was the first time I'd ever heard the phrase, but it seems to be coming up a lot more recently..."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Originally posted by _V_ View Post
Plenty quickness.
*please note the quotation marksComment
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostSome of you are thinking like permies. You run a business, it's supply and demand, you take the rough with the smooth.
In my contracting career I was never slow in reducing rates myself in slow periods to keep working. The point about contracting is not your rate, but to avoid the bench and keep working - that's how you build up your stash.
I'm surprised I have to make this post.
Companies are having to cut costs and reduce prices to get custom, why shouldn't contractors think the same way?Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostI agree. Refusing to reduce rates smacks of pride to me. Just because someone was willing to pay you £400/day once doesn't mean you are worth £400/day.
Companies are having to cut costs and reduce prices to get custom, why shouldn't contractors think the same way?
I think you'll find your average client doesn't like it when the glove is on the other foot.First Law of Contracting: Only the strong surviveComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostI agree. Refusing to reduce rates smacks of pride to me. Just because someone was willing to pay you £400/day once doesn't mean you are worth £400/day.
Companies are having to cut costs and reduce prices to get custom, why shouldn't contractors think the same way?
Onwards !!Comment
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Originally posted by _V_ View Postthey see nothing wrong with me demanding a 20% rate increaseComment
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Originally posted by AtW View PostCompanies don't increase prices during boom time (at least not that visibly) - effectively the way it works is that during boom you get normal price and good sales, but during bad times you have to cut costs and prices - those prices then get fixed until next bust.
(Except SallyAnne for some reason)First Law of Contracting: Only the strong surviveComment
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Originally posted by _V_ View PostI love the way, that during a boom time for IT Contractors, anyone daring to put up their rates mid-contract is deemed unprofessional, money-grabbing and mercenary, but during a downturn, it is good business sense and ethical for clients to slash rates mid contract.
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