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eek replied

19 July 2011, 15:34
Originally posted by SimonMac View Post

The rate I said was still higher than my current so would be happy to take it at my rate, and then push them when it comes to renewal

You can't win tho as last year I know an agent throw me out because I went at his high end and he found someone cheaper.

Best advice is go in low and ramp up later.

Last edited by eek; 19 July 2011, 15:37.
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SimonMac replied

19 July 2011, 15:26
Originally posted by northernladuk View Post

This is just crying out for an agent to create a parody around .. 'Just had this numpty contractor help me make shed loads of cash' but I don't think this is allowed in this section of the forum.

The rate I said was still higher than my current so would be happy to take it at my rate, and then push them when it comes to renewal
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northernladuk replied

19 July 2011, 15:21
This is just crying out for an agent to create a parody around .. 'Just had this numpty contractor help me make shed loads of cash' but I don't think this is allowed in this section of the forum.
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Pondlife replied

19 July 2011, 15:16
Don't worry. Once you've fully read the spec or spoken to the client it will be more complicated and a more senior role than you were led to initially believe.

Your rate will therefore have to be adjusted accordingly.

Pfft. Fancy the agent not explaining the requirements properly giving the contractor the wrong impression. muppets.
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SimonMac replied

19 July 2011, 15:02
Originally posted by Mr.Whippy View Post

So if I've got this right....you read an advert, decided to apply and quote a rate before taking a look at the rate on offer on the advert you just read?

I usually read the rate first and based on that read the advert, or not...........

No I read the rate, applied for it, then when they asked me what my rate was my mind went blank as to remember what the rate advertised was and under cut myself!
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Mr.Whippy replied

19 July 2011, 15:01
Originally posted by SimonMac View Post

Sent an application off through Jobserve and within minutes I had a phone call from the pimp, wanting more info from me, all groovy and sending me more details, asked me for my rate which I gave, just looking at the advert this is lower than what's on offer.

Fail On Me!

So if I've got this right....you read an advert, decided to apply and quote a rate before taking a look at the rate on offer on the advert you just read?

I usually read the rate first and based on that read the advert, or not...........
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SimonMac started a topic Lesson Of The Day - Always be prepared

19 July 2011, 14:54
Lesson Of The Day - Always be prepared

Sent an application off through Jobserve and within minutes I had a phone call from the pimp, wanting more info from me, all groovy and sending me more details, asked me for my rate which I gave, just looking at the advert this is lower than what's on offer.

Fail On Me!
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