Reply to: Securing your contract work (when being asked what you want)

[Flubster]

FTFY.

In fairness, kinda irrelevant. They could put the request in lights over Broadway, but until he delivers, (s)he gets no sponds.

[Clippy]

So now the agency has YOU over a barrel. Basically, they're telling you to do the work you should have completed before you left before they'll pay you.

FTFY.

[TheFaQQer]

Y'know.. you gotta be careful with these boards. They are useful for specific advise and facts - but general strategy comes from detail and that's hard to communicate through this media. Seems as though the Agent has provided a gurantee that they will not enforce any late invoice clauses as long as I keep their client happy by putting some additional time in documentation and handover. Sounds reasonable.

So now the agency has YOU over a barrel. Basically, they're asking you to do the work you should have completed before you left before they'll pay you.

WHS. Plus define "keep the client happy". All they need to do is say "we're not happy - need more time" and you're screwed again.

[MaryPoppins]

[Flubster]

Seems as though the Agent has provided a gurantee that they will not enforce any late invoice clauses as long as I keep their client happy by putting some additional time in documentation and handover. Sounds reasonable.

So now the agency has YOU over a barrel. Basically, they're asking you to do the work you should have completed before you left before they'll pay you.

[shanti]

I said this earlier on (http://forums.contractoruk.com/1004423-post25.html) but FAQ told me off for being to harsh. I now feel vindicated. the guy is a total @rse (if he isn't a troll).

Y'know.. you gotta be careful with these boards. They are useful for specific advise and facts - but general strategy comes from detail and that's hard to communicate through this media. Seems as though the Agent has provided a gurantee that they will not enforce any late invoice clauses as long as I keep their client happy by putting some additional time in documentation and handover. Sounds reasonable.

[northernladuk]

To be honest I don't believe a word of this tale as it's too absurd to be anything other than a troll.

Making the rediculous assumption that this is for real then frankly the guy doesn't deserve to be paid due to his utter muppetry, horrifically unprofessional attitude and attempt to blackmail the client. If he gets paid due to a technicality then frankly he's been ludicrously lucky. If I was his client I wouldn't pay a penny without a Judges order to do so.

It's people like Shanti that give all contractors a lousy name by association.

Amen to that

Oh and ridiculous... Sorry always wanted to do that

[Flubster]

To be honest I don't believe a word of this tale as it's too absurd to be anything other than a troll.

Making the rediculous assumption that this is for real then frankly the guy doesn't deserve to be paid due to his utter muppetry, horrifically unprofessional attitude and attempt to blackmail the client. If he gets paid due to a technicality then frankly he's been ludicrously lucky. If I was his client I wouldn't pay a penny without a Judges order to do so.

It's people like Shanti that give all contractors a lousy name by association.

I said this earlier on (http://forums.contractoruk.com/1004423-post25.html) but FAQ told me off for being to harsh. I now feel vindicated. the guy is a total @rse (if he isn't a troll).

[Ardesco]

To be honest I don't believe a word of this tale as it's too absurd to be anything other than a troll.

Making the rediculous assumption that this is for real then frankly the guy doesn't deserve to be paid due to his utter muppetry, horrifically unprofessional attitude and attempt to blackmail the client. If he gets paid due to a technicality then frankly he's been ludicrously lucky. If I was his client I wouldn't pay a penny without a Judges order to do so.

It's people like Shanti that give all contractors a lousy name by association.

+1

[Clippy]

To be honest I don't believe a word of this tale as it's too absurd to be anything other than a troll.

Making the rediculous assumption that this is for real then frankly the guy doesn't deserve to be paid due to his utter muppetry, horrifically unprofessional attitude and attempt to blackmail the client. If he gets paid due to a technicality then frankly he's been ludicrously lucky. If I was his client I wouldn't pay a penny without a Judges order to do so.

It's people like Shanti that give all contractors a lousy name by association.

VERY well said.

[TykeMerc]

Originally Posted by TheFaQQer
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FWIW, I don't like the way that you have gone about this. However, the client and the agency have behaved more unreasonably than you have in this instance.
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Which took some doing.

To be honest I don't believe a word of this tale as it's too absurd to be anything other than a troll.

Making the rediculous assumption that this is for real then frankly the guy doesn't deserve to be paid due to his utter muppetry, horrifically unprofessional attitude and attempt to blackmail the client. If he gets paid due to a technicality then frankly he's been ludicrously lucky. If I was his client I wouldn't pay a penny without a Judges order to do so.

It's people like Shanti that give all contractors a lousy name by association.

[NotAllThere]

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FWIW, I don't like the way that you have gone about this. However, the client and the agency have behaved more unreasonably than you have in this instance.
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Which took some doing.

[shanti]

FWIW, I don't like the way that you have gone about this. However, the client and the agency have behaved more unreasonably than you have in this instance.

Luckily, your lack of knowledge about opting out of the regulations, coupled with the general ignorance of the agency, should work in your favour and help you recover what you are owed. As much as I object to your lack of professionalism in handling the situation, legally you are in the right and deserve to be paid for it.

I suggest that once this is all over, you consider whether contracting is right for you, and take a long look at how this whole mess could have been better handled (by you, by the agency and by the client).

Really appreciate the insights. Thank you. I think I should have the assurance that the agency will pay today with a due date for payment, thus hopefully will be sorted. Will use the above advice if they don't.

[DiscoStu]

I'm not surprised they're trying to avoid paying you, you sound like a complete muppet.

HTH

[shanti]

I know this is a drag... but below needs a reply:
I know I am in deep poo-poo here, but the consultancy will need my assistance and I want to provide it - but I do need some kind of agreement that the agency will eventually pay up - or someone will take responsibility to ensure I get paid the full amount in a reasonable amount of time.

Actually, think this may get sorted out. Just need an assurance from the agency they will pay their for invoices later than 2 months. Working on wording.