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Direct with the client and agreeing a rate... room for movement with the agent?
Great shout... The contact who deals with the agent I am fairly friendly with so I will find about beforehand. Yep it was an experienced contractor of 10 years who told me the difference is worth its weight in gold being able to go home every night. I was away for 3 nights last week and I am...- BND100
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Direct with the client and agreeing a rate... room for movement with the agent?
Worth mentioning the £100 more is 90 miles away so would require lots of travel hours or working away... got a 6 month old so being close to home is appealing. My thinking was if they have said "This is the max we can give you" I imagine the amount the agency is getting is higher... therefore...- BND100
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Direct with the client and agreeing a rate... room for movement with the agent?
Hi, I have two offers on the table for my first contract. The latter is a better all round package (due to location and work) but it is £100/125 less a day. The client has gone to the maximum they can offer but would I be able to negotiate with the agent? It is a company I have worked for...- BND100
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Permies with Chips
Just take him to one side and confront him... Doesn't have to be made into a big thing but most idiots like that wont have the guts to take the jump and seem to hide behind that by berating those who do. Have a word... Say you don't appreciate it even if he is joking as its getting abit much...- BND100
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New Here... Made up my mind!
Yep, thats the plan. Aslong as I have between savings / minimal salary etc enough to pay the bills I will be happy. Also I know this might sound bad but my FIL has alot of money in the bank and has always offered to help out if needed. Its the last option but worst case scenario I have a back...- BND100
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New Here... Made up my mind!
Thanks for the replies. I have looked around the forum and to be fair was trying to find somewhere for all the acronym's but didn't see the 101 post. Will have a look now thanks. RE Savings I might hold off paying the credit card debt with my bonus so I have a mini kitty until The money starts...- BND100
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New Here... Made up my mind!
How do, I came across the forum about a week ago and assume a here alot of people who are trying to take the leap but keep fannying about... I am pleased to say I have convinced myself this is for me and will hand in my notice following my bonus in March pay. I have more than 12 years...- BND100
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