discussing rates

**Francko** · 3 November 2005, 11:21

Originally posted by n5gooner

Generally when on site with other contractors, do you discuss rates for other guys in your team, or do you keep quiet?

I don't (how can you be sure they tell the truth?). Do you really think Milan makes 8 euros an hour? He dreams about that, as he is an illegal brasilian worker on 5 euros an hour under the table.

**Phoenix** · 3 November 2005, 11:23

So what would you do if you did know you were on different rates?

**Francko** · 3 November 2005, 11:26

Originally posted by Phoenix

So what would you do if you did know you were on different rates?

Adjust your working times so you reset equilibrium?

**boredsenseless** · 3 November 2005, 11:27

No - if I'm on more I don't want them going back to the wallet and asking for more using me as a reason, cos then my next raise is under threat.

and if they get more then I'd rather not know.

And if they are sensible they'll never tell the truth.

**n5gooner** · 3 November 2005, 11:27

it all depends I guess

If you are doing the same job roll as another contractor, in theory you should be on the same rate, but it depends what you have negotiated. It would be "fair" to be on the same rate, it may make others uncomfortable if there is not a level playing field, but being a hard nosed contractor you could say everyone looks out for themselves.

**n5gooner** · 3 November 2005, 11:37

Originally posted by Phoenix

So what would you do if you did know you were on different rates?

ask the agent to make the diffrence, they must have leaverage on the % they make, I guess it depends if the gap is say £3 or £33 ph

**Phoenix** · 3 November 2005, 11:38

True my little Arsenal chum...But do you approach the Pimp (Agent) and ask for a larger slice of his margin? Or do you run the risk of being beaten while pinned to the bonnet of his pink Ford Console!!

**Not So Wise** · 3 November 2005, 11:39

Never do, it only cause's hassle for someone and will nearly always bounce back negatively on you either directly or indirectly later on.

**privateeye** · 3 November 2005, 11:45

Once had a project administrator who blurted out what I was being paid over the christmas lunch to the permies. It created mayhem in the land of permiedom as I was on 5* the permie rate. Still I was training the permies and having to stay away from home.

discussing rates