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I hate it when I get to the end of a thread and realise that I've been reading posts that are months if not years old
Oh well, back to work...
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Originally posted by Scruff View PostThey have a very effective Firewall which blocks CUK, except for certain days in April, each year!
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I got the rate rise eventually... not straight away but got my rise with a year extension. BOOM! and they let the other contractor go.
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Originally posted by Sausage Surprise View PostWas just about to say that. Be fully prepared to walk or STFU.
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Originally posted by proggy View PostIt's very simple, tell the agent unless you get the rate rise you will walk, no ifs not buts.They will either call back later offering you a rise or you will have to find a new contract.
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It's very simple, tell the agent unless you get the rate rise you will walk, no ifs not buts.They will either call back later offering you a rise or you will have to find a new contract.
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Originally posted by kal View Post22% seems high, especially after 15 months, call their bluff if you can afford to walk...
On a previous contract I was told by the agent that they charged 12% for 2 years and 5% after that, which seems fairerLast edited by Scrag Meister; 24 April 2013, 07:47.
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WHS 100%
I buy all this - but I also think that the agents business model, over the years has been:
1. Oversell risks to clients of going direct
2. Take the rate for the deal, then take the rate for any continuing business.
3. Buy agents as cheaply as possible - no longer is anything more than a history at the carphone warehouse required, for the most prestigious agencies.
4. Mislead EVERYONE.
For me, this is why I think we're forced to use agents - I've been contracting a while now and know some (VERY) big multinationals that are sold the "preferred vendors" arrangement on hyperbole and crap from agencies.
The big agencies have made a very good job of sewing up the industry. Personally I think they are the single most risk to my business - not an enabler at all. Agents tend to have such poor knowledge that they represent you far worse than you could yourself - they make us look 20% more expensive and do absolutely nothing for that cash other than an initial sale.
Dead leads... sheesh.
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