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Previously on "Contract daily rate pay cut or 4 weeks notice"
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostObviously not.
I suggest you read it again, "I know someone".
The person who attained the rise wasn't me, but someone who I currently work at Client Co with.
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Originally posted by washed up contractor View PostOh get over yourself SE. You come across as one of the most pious posters here too.
My 'English comprehension' is very good thanks and it was perfectly clear what the snide comments were pertaining to ie other people get rate cuts, not me. In fact I got a rise.
I suggest you read it again, "I know someone".
The person who attained the rise wasn't me, but someone who I currently work at Client Co with.
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostEnglish comprehension is not your strong point.
Good idea to read the actual words more than once before making the presumption the poster is talking about themselves.
Some of us network or have family and friends who are contractors.
My 'English comprehension' is very good thanks and it was perfectly clear what the snide comments were pertaining to ie other people get rate cuts, not me. In fact I got a rise.
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Originally posted by washed up contractor View PostNo, in a thread about rate cuts, you were blabbing on about how you always get more than everyone else. That's the snide bit with your posted.
Good idea to read the actual words more than once before making the presumption the poster is talking about themselves.
Some of us network or have family and friends who are contractors.
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Originally posted by washed up contractor View PostNo, in a thread about rate cuts, you were blabbing on about how you always get more than everyone else. That's the snide bit with your posted.
Lets revisit. I have been dealing with idiots all day that do not read or assimilate information, so no problem with one more.
I shared a few things I know about rate cuts, common in Investment Banking, where in the below am I referring to myself?
The reason I'm not is because they are not necessarily first hand epxepriences, but shared from people I know.
I really hope you aren't any kind of analyst
Funny things rate cuts.
It should be noted they do not necessarily affect everyone in a particular org, regardless of what is communicated, because:-
Some contractors simply refuse and they are needed so the rate doesn't get cut.
Some contractors don't even get asked.
Some agencies / consultancies have some kind of contractual arrangement, with the client, which means the rate cannot be reduced.
In fact I know someone that refused a cut and then asked for and got extra at renewal
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostLOL.
I was purely stating a few things about rate cuts is all.
I do apologise if you think that is "snide"
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Originally posted by washed up contractor View PostYou really are a snide ****.
I was purely stating a few things about rate cuts is all.
I do apologise if you think that is "snide"
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Originally posted by WordIsBond View PostIf it were me, I'd get on the phone to the agent and say, "You've really screwed me over on this one, and it seems you owe me. So how about getting me another role? What do you have coming up?"
Agent: "Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha" <hangs up>
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Originally posted by Naq View PostThanks for replies so far.
Yes, I am a little annoyed. A 2-year gig is good but low compared to some in the same location (some 8+). It is what it is but with 3 months left on my existing contract, the questions I have are:
a) Is right and/or legal to force notice on a contract for not accepting a change in conditions? (Understandable at renewal but not mid-contract).
b) Is the agency in some way liable for the miscommunication that brought about this situation in the first place? (Otherwise, I'd still be in contract for the forseeable future).
I'm definitely looking elsewhere now and echoing some of the comments above, a 2+ year gig is good, however, a 3+ one would have been better!
Thanks again for any advice given.
N
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If it were me, I'd get on the phone to the agent and say, "You've really screwed me over on this one, and it seems you owe me. So how about getting me another role? What do you have coming up?"
This really only costs you if you end up on the bench. If they get you another role, all is good. Maybe they'll get you one that is less likely to get you dragged inside IR35.
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostFunny things rate cuts.
It should be noted they do not necessarily affect everyone in a particular org, regardless of what is communicated, because:-
Some contractors simply refuse and they are needed so the rate doesn't get cut.
Some contractors don't even get asked.
Some agencies / consultancies have some kind of contractual arrangement, with the client, which means the rate cannot be reduced.
In fact I know someone that refused a cut and then asked for and got extra at renewal
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What a tulip agency. So they could have negotiated with you and at least kept a placement...
Only thing you can do is put your cards on the table with the client? but guessing by 'irreversible miscommunication' means you have done that already.
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