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Recent content by omen666
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Is it Normal?
I know the feeling...just secured a 6 months extension yesterday, but the project is horrible so I didn't feel like celebrating :( Still thems the breaks, had some great projects in my time too.... and this extension will help pay for my move to a nice big house I've got my eye on :banana... -
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Negotiating rates
Well we tango'd and the agent has taken my price and clients price and had 10% knocked off their margin :banana: So my company and the client are happy, not sure about the agent though :tantrum: Its still a good result for them though really, just a more balanced arrangement all round :hug:- omen666
- Post #26
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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BA Rates
If the Agent is taking too high a margin it can affect the client's perception of you. I have been in the situation where I requested a rate increase and the agent decided to up their margin too. My relationship with the Project Sponsor suddenly went cold. After a few days I asked him what...- omen666
- Post #19
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Posting vacancies here?
What is the general practice/feelings/moderators reaction to posting requirements for contracts here? A 'friend' of mine is a contract Project Manager who visits here and needed 2 contract developers quickly, would my 'friend' be in a position to mention it here and what would the 'rules' be...- omen666
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- Forum: Business / Contracts
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covering letter to agencies on JS
I send to email address if listed and include no more than 2 sentences that directly relate my skill/experience to requirements listed in the advert, using judgement as to what the most important. I always state...'my CV clearly evidences all the requirements you list' as a hook into...- omen666
- Post #5
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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How do I stand as a contractor on getting a new chair for H&S reasons?
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Negotiating rates
Valid stuff and yes I have stated my position and won't move from it. Agent knows I'll move on if it doesn't happen. We'll see.....- omen666
- Post #25
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Blackberry feedback
Got the v7100 and am very impressed with it. First 2 days spent sending emails for the sake of it, but am now getting sensible, its just a new toy thing....you know how it goes! -
Negotiating rates
Well we've had a tango and confirmed the agent is taking 25% So not as bad as I suspected, but we both sorted out the amounts we are comfortable with and now the agent is getting arsy :banana: So we are waiting the agent out. Bottom line they will take the deal it is still 15%. If they...- omen666
- Post #23
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Agent Feedback - Contract applications
I think youv'e just explained with its taking my flippin developers so long to fix defects!!!! :D :D :D they must still be doing it this way :throw: :help: -
Self Cert Mortgages
Did anyone go through ContractorMoney (attached to this site)?- omen666
- Post #4
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
