Reply to: I smell a rat with LA International

[yeahyeahwhatever]

What was the 'job title' for this project? Sounds like interesting work . .

cheers

[BoredBloke]

flip me they roll out PDA's? Why not just hand them out? ...are coppers a bit thick??

errr yes!

[voodooflux]

If you want encouragement try tpd

smut shirley?

[BrilloPad]

words or encouragement would be nice

If you want encouragement try tpd.

[Sausage Surprise]

I've found LA International to be ok and quite up front in my experience.

[swamp]

Hi, this is my first post!

I am an IT contractor that has recently landed a job with the MET. I specified my daily rate prior to interview and I nailed the interview and was offered the job. The recruiter then said that that another candidate was cheaper than me and the employer has asked if I would consider dropping my rate by 10%, i agreed but was not happy.
A friend has just landed a similar job with the MET and quoted the same daily rate as me. He also got the job and was not asked to negotiate the rate.
It seems odd that this role is worth £xxx per day but LA international didnt fight my corner for my desired rate.
I suspect i was offered the job at the rate i wanted but LA want to take a bigger chunk of the pie. Is there anything i can do abut this as another friend has landed a job with LA and all the guys around him are on more but doing the same job!

Thanks

Are you at the Meteorological Office or the Metropolitan Police Service...?

I had exactly the same experience. Turned out the agent was telling the truth; the client's HR bod who bargained me down was on holiday when my contract was printed, so my original rate stood

[gingerjedi]

Was this for a PDA rollout? If so, then I've missed out! Damn....

Feck me they roll out PDA's? Why not just hand them out? ...are coppers a bit thick??

[mfornas]

Encouragement words

Do you need some gentle pat on the back?

Just kidding. Good luck with your negotiation!!

[wantacontract]

Have you asked what their margin is?

Good luck for you!!

[surfstar]

Was this for a PDA rollout? If so, then I've missed out! Damn....

No it isnt, its a secure comms rollout

[surfstar]

was it your first contract?

Its my first contract with LA for this role yes but ive been contracting for 3 yrs

[surfstar]

ok ive got my balls out and gone back to the recruiter. Ive found out they are charging a percentage so it was in their intrest to get me a higher rate and there may not be a rat in LA after all.
As my start date wasnt confirmed they need to send out a new contract. Ive said im not happy and would like to renegotiate my rate. Seeing as my MET clearance came through yesterday (after 2 months of checks) it should work for me....Or they may tell me to **** off

words or encouragement would be nice

[wantacontract]

Hi, this is my first post!

I am an IT contractor that has recently landed a job with the MET. I specified my daily rate prior to interview and I nailed the interview and was offered the job. The recruiter then said that that another candidate was cheaper than me and the employer has asked if I would consider dropping my rate by 10%, i agreed but was not happy.
A friend has just landed a similar job with the MET and quoted the same daily rate as me. He also got the job and was not asked to negotiate the rate.
It seems odd that this role is worth £xxx per day but LA international didnt fight my corner for my desired rate.
I suspect i was offered the job at the rate i wanted but LA want to take a bigger chunk of the pie. Is there anything i can do abut this as another friend has landed a job with LA and all the guys around him are on more but doing the same job!

Thanks

Was this for a PDA rollout? If so, then I've missed out! Damn....

[max]

Hi, this is my first post!

I am an IT contractor that has recently landed a job with the MET. I specified my daily rate prior to interview and I nailed the interview and was offered the job. The recruiter then said that that another candidate was cheaper than me and the employer has asked if I would consider dropping my rate by 10%, i agreed but was not happy.
A friend has just landed a similar job with the MET and quoted the same daily rate as me. He also got the job and was not asked to negotiate the rate.
It seems odd that this role is worth £xxx per day but LA international didnt fight my corner for my desired rate.
I suspect i was offered the job at the rate i wanted but LA want to take a bigger chunk of the pie. Is there anything i can do abut this as another friend has landed a job with LA and all the guys around him are on more but doing the same job!

Thanks

was it your first contract?

[NotAllThere]

The recruiter then said that that another candidate was cheaper than me and the employer has asked if I would consider dropping my rate by 10%, i agreed but was not happy.

Next time, don't agree. When it comes to renewal, ask for a 15% rise. Don't settle for less than 11.12%.