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Previously on "Offered a contract and then got ripped off."

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  • kingcook
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    Originally posted by SajStars View Post
    I was a little slow in signing the contract. However no warning from the agency. Its not really happened before and it was for only 4 days in the month, so yes a painful lesson.

    Not to worry, at least the sun is shining and i can get the convertible Ferrari (Wife's Peugeot) out and have a wa*k.
    Was that you on Dogging Tales on Channel 4 the other night?

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  • Wanderer
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    Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
    Sorry, you confirmed by text?
    Sorry SajStars but the girl at the agency was offering you a business contract, not asking you out on a date.

    A text message won't cut it. A verbal acceptance isn't much use either. You have to put pen to paper and sign the contract then send it back to them. Bit of a hard lesson but now you know for next time.

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  • d000hg
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    Originally posted by SajStars View Post
    i can get the convertible Ferrari (Wife's Peugeot) out and have a wa*k.
    You're going to wank over the car or in it?


    edit: why is wank allowed by the filter but ****** isn't?

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  • psychocandy
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    Can't help thinking if the agency/client REALLY wanted you for the contract they'd have walked over hot coals to get in touch with you regardless of you making the silly decision to send a text to confirm. Even if you took ages with the contract.

    If you were the top man in the frame for both then that would be the score. Can't help wondering if the client had two choices anyway and the other fella came out cheaper/less hassle anyway.

    No way would an agency cough it up just because you were a bit slow getting back to them if you were the only or top choice. They had alternatives which suited them better.

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  • SajStars
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    I was a little slow in signing the contract. However no warning from the agency. Its not really happened before and it was for only 4 days in the month, so yes a painful lesson.

    Not to worry, at least the sun is shining and i can get the convertible Ferrari (Wife's Peugeot) out and have a wa*k.

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  • MarillionFan
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    No signed contract, no contract.

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  • proggy
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    Originally posted by SajStars View Post
    Last week did a telephone interview for an agency. Won the contract (albeit a very short one) and the agency then proceeded to send me the contract on Friday.

    Was due to start Wednesday having confirmed via text with the agency, however it seems as through that the agent then found someone else to do the job and did not want me!
    No, you didn't reply properly (text is not appropriate for accepting a contract), and she gave it to someone more professional. Take it as a lesson.

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  • Scrag Meister
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    Exeter?

    No wonder, the agency only process 2 contracts per year.

    Thanks for the heads up though.

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  • SajStars
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    Not that new, just not posted much TBH.

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  • b0redom
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    Confirmed via text? What are you 14?

    I don't expect this thread to last very long here. New poster making potentially libellous statements.

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  • northernladuk
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    Sorry, you confirmed by text?

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  • SajStars
    started a topic Offered a contract and then got ripped off.

    Offered a contract and then got ripped off.

    Last week did a telephone interview for an agency. Won the contract (albeit a very short one) and the agency then proceeded to send me the contract on Friday.

    Was due to start Wednesday having confirmed via text with the agency, however it seems as through that the agent then found someone else to do the job and did not want me!

    Thought I'd share the emails

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    Laura T (agent.com)Add to contacts 11:26
    To: x

    Hi x,

    I didn't have a returned contract from you. You also hadn't contacted me or replied, so I presumed you had found something else or were not interetsed. I have found someone else for that contract. Sorry but communication is key for me.

    Kind regards,

    Laura
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    To: Laura T,

    Hi could you confirm that I am working tomorrow please?

    I have not been informed of the location of the office!!!


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    Laura T ()Add to contacts05/04/2013 Documents
    To: email

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    Hello x,

    Finally I have the contract. Please could you sign and send back to me so I can get all in place for next week for you.

    I hope you have got on top of everything today on final day of contract.

    Kind Regards,

    Laura
    Last edited by cojak; 10 April 2013, 14:44. Reason: removed emails and full surnames

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