Booooom time

[bobspud]

Very true.

I actually have another interview next Wednesday. I was in two minds about whether to go. Would you guys go to the interview when you have just verbally accepted another gig? Just as a backup incase things go pete tong

First off well done in lieu of contract.

Second hell yes take every job offering out there until you see a signed contract that you like and the rate to match...

[No2politics]

Christ- some confusion as to whether their offer includes vat or not. Trying to assure them that it should be agreed day rate plus vat, since they are large company and vat registered they will just claim the vat back. That's how it works right?

[vetran]

Christ- some confusion as to whether their offer includes vat or not. Trying to assure them that it should be agreed day rate plus vat, since they are large company and vat registered they will just claim the vat back. That's how it works right?

yes, business to business is always quoted without vat but with + vat rider, Business to consumer includes vat.

Take the second interview.

[SimonMac]

Christ- some confusion as to whether their offer includes vat or not. Trying to assure them that it should be agreed day rate plus vat, since they are large company and vat registered they will just claim the vat back. That's how it works right?

As they don't know if you are VAT registered or not the advertised rate is always + VAT

[No2politics]

Thanks for the advice, or should that be advise. Haha

Will go to second interview, can't hurt.

I had understood it that way too. The only thing that spooked me is the client stipulated total pay pot not to exceed x. It looks like the have budgeted without vat, so when I start billing them that pot is going to run out faster than they had planned. Hopefully the fact they can claim it back means its a non issue. Fingers crossed.

Is probably take the role anyhow as its a new industry for me, using new techniques so would be good diversification.

[d000hg]

No, companies will not factor VAT in budget (surely) as they don't really pay it, it will just reduce their own bill.

[No2politics]

I finally have a signed contract in my hands and start in a week! Can I get a mini boom please?

Thanks for the advice regarding second interview. I went for it and got it- so took the pressure off quite a bit whilst primary client were dilly dallying.

[GB9]

Was the original contract from a financial services organisation? If so, they most likely can't reclaim the VAT, so it will make a significant difference to them.

[No2politics]

Was the original contract from a financial services organisation? If so, they most likely can't reclaim the VAT, so it will make a significant difference to them.

Yes it was/is. Well a supermarket that offers financial products

That's interesting to know.

[GB9]

Yes it was/is. Well a supermarket that offers financial products

That's interesting to know.

I believe the supermarkets currently / still use the services of the banks and rebrand them, although at least one is breaking away. Not sure if Tesco have already broken, but Sainsbury are / were in the process of doing so.