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I asked only the agency so far, in my mind it feels a bit of a whinge going to the client cap in hand 'please sir can I have some more'.
Due to my situation I will probably be taking it on chin and carrying on, but I have learnt some good lessons in the process for next time :ladybags:
..the...
Ok, so good and bad, what happened is they offered me more days, and any amount of extra time I want/is needed, but at the same rate :confused:
..question is whether it the client or agency not willing to pay a little extra.. I could always ask I guess :tantrum:
So.. I grew a spine and asked for more dosh and more days :banana:
This week I will either be as happy as a dog with two dicks, or outside Job Centre Plus first thing.
Thanks for your advice all, I shall post the result..
I have noticed this trend in that nobody seems to want to work for aerospace much - what am I missing out on? I can see its maybe more relaxing and less stress working on non critical systems etc.
Space companies taking people to Mars come and go, but people will always want Mars bars in space...
Thank you for your helpful replies.
I forgot to consider the agency *could* absorb the rate, out of interest, what is agency putting on a daily rate (ballpark) - what would be the min 10%?
I forgot to add I've been offered the top rate by other agency last year, but would entail working for...
Hi,
I wonder if some experienced contractors can give some advice on contract pay negotiation :tongue
I was a IT contractor from 2006/2009 but gave up to do the 'start a family' thing.
Started contracted again last year (at the same place - a very large Military/Aerospace company)
Had an...