Had the same years ago with my Dad. I was 23 at the time and living with him for a bit. Had the home number on my CV. Pimp called up and started quizzing him about god knows what when she heard I wasn't in. Came back to him asking me why I was thinking of leaving my job, etc.
Quickly changed my CV to only be my mobile and I suggest you do the same.
Nothing is too low for an agent.
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You're running a business. You presumably advertised the phone number as a contact number for the business. Having a potential customer ring up the company, and ask whoever answers the phone about rates and availability, is hardly unreasonable.Originally posted by conned tractor View PostLeave a comment:
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That's a new stunt to pull. Why do these agents want to know? I don't really get it.
I had one call last week for a perm job at a past client. I repeated again saying I wanted contract work, then the questions started coming, like, which agency where you working through, what rate were you on etc. I basically told him to mind his own business and cut him off. I don't like being used to prise competitors' info out of.
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LOL That's the first time I have heard that one. That is pretty desperate and poor move from the agent. If he asked my other half those questions he would have got a complete load of twaddle which anyone with a hole in their arse should have expected. Quality.Leave a comment:
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Pimp quizzed my wife about rate...cheeky beggar
Had a pimp call recently and as I wasn't in my wife answered the phone. The pimp started asking my wife if I was currently in a role. Ok, fair enough, but then the cheeky beggar started asking questions about length of contract, asked my current rate, whether I was happy with the rate I was on, where I was working, etc.
Luckily the missus is clued up and let on to nothing by saying she didn't know.
There's a line and asking a member of my family such questions is crossing it as far as i'm concerned Mr agent.
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