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Originally posted by BrilloPad View Postwhen they are just more efficient than everyone else.....
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostReally? Shows what I know, then.
I have always heard the opposite including perms there who boasted (?!) at finishing at 11PM.
RE Marmite
I don't like this accusation they are run by GALs when they are just more efficient than everyone else.....
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostIt was superb! The part I was in focused on productivity rather than hours in the office. At one point I was asked to cut my hours!
GS is very misunderstood. They are better than the rest because they are organized.
As an example, I went for my toast+marmite every day. One morning no marmite. I saw a sign saying any issues email one of the catering directors. So I did. 15 minutes later I got a reply "we are very sorry. we are sending out for more marmite now. We will monitor the marmite situation closely".
I remember an American saw me having marmite and asked what it was. I suggested he try it. And to try a bit dollop as it is very delicate....
I have always heard the opposite including perms there who boasted (?!) at finishing at 11PM.
RE Marmite
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Originally posted by LondonManc View PostThink it's more of a case of GS wanting better value to be fair.
Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostAnd you survived there as a contractor
GS is very misunderstood. They are better than the rest because they are organized.
As an example, I went for my toast+marmite every day. One morning no marmite. I saw a sign saying any issues email one of the catering directors. So I did. 15 minutes later I got a reply "we are very sorry. we are sending out for more marmite now. We will monitor the marmite situation closely".
I remember an American saw me having marmite and asked what it was. I suggested he try it. And to try a bit dollop as it is very delicate....
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostWhen I was at Goldmine Sucks
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
When I was at Goldmine Sucks I was told my margin would be 15%. I approached HR and it was 27%. There were 40 of us with the same issue. HR beat up the agency until they caved in and sacked the guy who caused the problem.
There are some good clients out there!
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Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostThe client procurement is seeking to reduce contractor costs. However, the policy is that the amount the contractor gets is unchanged - they're after a reduction in agency margin.
So my contract signing/timesheet approving manager called me today to let me know (I'm not in the office today), and in case of difficulties from the agency, inform him.
Which is nice.
When I was at Goldmine Sucks I was told my margin would be 15%. I approached HR and it was 27%. There were 40 of us with the same issue. HR beat up the agency until they caved in and sacked the guy who caused the problem.
There are some good clients out there!
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Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostThe client procurement is seeking to reduce contractor costs. However, the policy is that the amount the contractor gets is unchanged - they're after a reduction in agency margin.
So my contract signing/timesheet approving manager called me today to let me know (I'm not in the office today), and in case of difficulties from the agency, inform him.
Which is nice.
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Just had a heads up from my client
The client procurement is seeking to reduce contractor costs. However, the policy is that the amount the contractor gets is unchanged - they're after a reduction in agency margin.
So my contract signing/timesheet approving manager called me today to let me know (I'm not in the office today), and in case of difficulties from the agency, inform him.
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