Reply to: Agencies!! Thy will be undone!!

[paulop]

Action cures fear - Build your own then!

Hi all,

i joined this site after reading your comments on agents and talking of revolution!

so do it...daon't talk about it..just do it..

You're all thinking ..newbie tosser now aren't you?

Well, lil history..ex-IBM senior SAP Consultant, left IBM to go contratcing and done for a few years (good contracts) obtained by myself. Worked via an agency once..what a waste of time..

Formed a webdesign and internet marketing company aimed at adult marketplace..doing grand..thanks!

I agree with yo..so c'mon you guys come up with the ideas and if you are serious I will get my guys to build site for you..FREE!

you have to come up with ideas and content and I will make sure its built!

if you want to talk more, call me 0776 414 7244 or email paulp@247mg.com

C'mon..less talk more action!

Rgds

paul p

[BianchiGuy]

What about this one then ?

Probably a bit too new yet but maybe one for the future

www.qbsjobs.com

[TheMonkey]

Is'nt that what Gary Glitter was up to in Cambodia?

[mcquiggd]

Is'nt that what Gary Glitter was up to in Cambodia?

[Eric]

Rentacode = haven of kiddy scripters

[BianchiGuy]

Hi

The following article about RentACoder (www.rentacoder.com) is quite interesting:-

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/business/emp...2123497,00.htm

[Denny]

And how is your little campaign to change the name "agency" going?

Look on Shout 99 and you'll find the term EB far more.

It's slow and hard work, but I'll get there.

[BianchiGuy]

Never used them myself, but this looks an interesting concept

http://www.techexchange.co.uk/aboutus6.htm

[ratewhore]

Thanx for the info... Those sites are definitely going on my favourites list.

Maybe we need a phased approach...

Phase 1 : Sort the wheat from chaff
An unofficial agency review or rating site really be a handy first step. Then at least we can aviod the blatant sharks. The ratings should be on contract given criteria (not self promoting rubbish)... such as: contactability, responsiveness, courtesy, value for money...

Phase 2: Educate the employers.
Mobilise the might of the contractor population to help reveal the true nature of the pimp.

Phase 3: Promote and reward direct engagements
Testimonials, word-of-mouth,

Sorry - that's all a crock of bollox. Rate a fecking agency? Do a trawl of the posts here and you'll see everyones experience of agencies is different.

You don't have to create a new system just work the one you've got. Act like a business in your dealings and skill up so you have something someone wants to buy. Don't be a pseudo-permie and cry because an agent isn't handing you a gig on a plate...

...and if you hate pimps that much, go direct yourself!!

[Fleetwood]

The three biggest lies

a) Of course I love you.
b) The cheque/contract's* in the post.
c) I promise not to come in your mouth.

(*Delete as appropriate)

[DodgyAgent]

Patronising.

Those who swing the first punch and the ones reacting emotionally.

I think most of us know all too well what the dynamics of the 'agency' (actually, it's the EB) system is. That's why you're so keen to come lurking on here just to keep a check on whether we're signalling to plan an anti-EB revolution on the scale of the Gunpowder Plot.

Now run back to REC or ATSCO or whatever toady trade organisation you're affiliated with and snitch on us your usual weekly update, there's a good boy!

One tip only.

Dont believe anything unless you have checked it or you have it in writing signed by a company director.

EG if your contract is "in the post" call the client to make sure there is indeed a contract.

[DodgyAgent]

Patronising.

Those who swing the first punch and the ones reacting emotionally.

I think most of us know all too well what the dynamics of the 'agency' (actually, it's the EB) system is. That's why you're so keen to come lurking on here just to keep a check on whether we're signalling to plan an anti-EB revolution on the scale of the Gunpowder Plot.

Now run back to REC or ATSCO or whatever toady trade organisation you're affiliated with and snitch on us your usual weekly update, there's a good boy!

And how is your little campaign to change the name "agency" going?

[Denny]

If you fail to understand the basic dynamics of the agency system

Patronising.

Those who swing the first punch and the ones reacting emotionally.

I think most of us know all too well what the dynamics of the 'agency' (actually, it's the EB) system is. That's why you're so keen to come lurking on here just to keep a check on whether we're signalling to plan an anti-EB revolution on the scale of the Gunpowder Plot.

Now run back to REC or ATSCO or whatever toady trade organisation you're affiliated with and snitch on us your usual weekly update, there's a good boy!

[colart]

Jungle survival tips?

I know that agencies are a pretty dodgy bunch but at least they are predictable and live by the laws of the jungle.

What would be your top 5 survival tips in this "jungle"?

[DimPrawn]

I'm afraid Dodgy is right.

For most big corporates (and these are boys that need contractors and can afford them), the hiring process goes through purchasing and then HR and these parasite permies need someone to tell them who to hire.

Agents really don't add much value but for the thick, lazy, useless feckers in HR, they are essential to the process.

I'm surprised HR even have the ability to talk to an agent or answer a phone.