What would you do...

[MarillionFan]

DO NOT BURN BRIDGES. You might find that this agent is the one who comes up with the "Silver bullet" Contract.

I disagree. Burn the bridge and make sure the agent is strapped to it. Oh and shoot the ****er with a silver bullet as well.

[Mich the Tester]

I cannot believe that nobody has come up with the right answer.

I had an issue with an agent a while back. I did a 10 minute phone interview, didn't like the client and told the agent so.

That's just mean.

Just make up a really high day rate. If it's high enough the agent will say no.

We now have three sensible answers, in clear contradiction of the OP's spec! Please, get it right! Sarcasm, wit or rude!

[rd409]

Tell him, you would have accepted the role, if it were through another agency.....

[pmeswani]

We now have three sensible answers, in clear contradiction of the OP's spec! Please, get it right! Sarcasm, wit or rude!

I'll give you a coat.

Whilst I welcome rude, witty or sarcastic comments (as this is in the general forum), sensible answers are always welcomed.

[pmeswani]

I disagree. Burn the bridge and make sure the agent is strapped to it. Oh and shoot the ****er with a silver bullet as well.

Now there's a thought. Which Bridge is a good place to strap the agent on?

[jmo21]

But sadly, it's for a role on the dark side. I would be tempted to tell the agent that I may only consider the role if they offered £75k or above, but as I already agreed £50k, I don't think that would wash.

Isn't that what you want?

[doodab]

I disagree. Burn the bridge and make sure the agent is strapped to it. Oh and shoot the ****er with a silver bullet as well.

You forgot to tulip in his mouth.

[pmeswani]

I cannot believe that nobody has come up with the right answer.

Explain, that if you took this job, it would be as a stop-gap - and therefore he would end up having to pay a rebate to the client, as you'd be a timebomb with a maximum of an 8 week fuse.

Agents HATE rebates, as they have to either do all the work again, to gain nothing new - or they have to give money back to their client and employer (if commission has already been paid).

Tell him to think about his client.

That's a perspective I was looking for. Thanks for that TAV.

DO NOT BURN BRIDGES. You might find that this agent is the one who comes up with the "Silver bullet" Contract.

To be honest, I don't have problems burning bridges with tw*ty agents, as I would prefer to rely on those who are approachable and work in the best interest of the contractor (and the client) rather than their back pockets.

[pmeswani]

Isn't that what you want?

Yep. But the agent won't buy it. So won't bother suggesting it. TAV came up with a good view point that I was looking for.

[SimonMac]

Say yes, string them along and just don't turn up on the first day!