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Right to Represent?
Well it's entirely possible that Agent A is not telling the truth. They are quite famous, and large and seem to put out a lot of adverts for roles which never amount to anything. Their name rhymes with Dropus, without giving too much away. I've noticed this in the past, and even made a note on...- sbutton
- Post #3
- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Right to Represent?
Hi, I've had agency A call me about a contract for a medium rate £500 for outside IR35 (for example). I've given them the right to represent. Next, I've seen an advert from Agent B for a similar looking role for a decent rate of £700 but inside IR35. Speaking to Agent B, they don't seem to...- sbutton
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- Forum: Accounting / Legal
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Hourly rate - employer checking timesheet?
... and when it comes to contract renewal time, who are they likely to get rid of first? The one who's billing 10 hours / day and "working" from desk. Also, some times a permy will have it in for you, and will make a fuss because you are probably earning 3x their salary. It's hard for...- sbutton
- Post #13
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Hourly rate - employer checking timesheet?
So, this time that you are half-working / half engaged with work? Does that include right now, when you are posting away on contractoruk? It's like you're at lunch, surfing the web... but still at your desk, so that counts as "work"... or perhaps you are available, in case someone happens to ask...- sbutton
- Post #10
- Forum: Business / Contracts
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Contract Staying Away: Hotel Tips
Get a room. Get a room. I'd say if your contract is expected to be for more than a few months you should find a room on spareroom.co.uk while you are looking get a decent B&B, and for a couple of evenings go onto laterooms.com after 5PM and see if you can grab yourself a nice hotel with a pool...
