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thanks for the explanation @ladymuck. I see a few people asking for the AMEX gold business card, is that just for normal business expenses and to get the initial 20K reward points?
That's why I believe the client rate of 600 is without VA and I do charge VAT to the agency. I reason I know they are taking a big margin initially as they randomly gave me extra £9 on top of the day rate to the original offer without me even asking for it.
They are taking 23% that's why I know they are taking a big margin. I think I will respond to the client saying I wish to continue on and then take to the agent saying I want to increase the rate. So be up for the agent to get that increase with the backup of assuring the client I wish to stay on
I took a lower rate when first started as I was new to contracting with the idea to renegotiate after 6 months once I got in the door. I found out what the rate my client is paying for me and pretty confident they want me to stay on my skill set is quite rare to find.
I want to squeeze the...
Because i feel like i took a lower rate initially as I was new and found out the day rate the client was paying for me so the agent are taking a big margin.
So i'm wanting to negotiate a rate with the agent.
I'm new to contracting and just coming up to the last month of my current contract. Just got emailed by the line manager confirming that my contract will be renewed for another 6 months.
I wish to stay on but want to negotiate for a higher rate, what's the usual response?
Do I reply to the...