Originally posted by conned tractor
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My agent forgot to tell me my contract was being renewed, and HR on client site hadn't told anyone on site either.
Over two months after agency got client co to sign a new contract I got a renewal contract to sign
They can be a right PITA sometimes, well I say sometimes...
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostWhat is an Internet?
No..wait..
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[QUOTE=doodab;1299534]Equally valid to tell them that anyone you would personally recommend is currently in contract for a better rate than they are offering.
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Well yes, that's usually my response.
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Originally posted by pmeswani View PostHad an agent phone me up asking if I had experience in a certain MS Technology. I said no, they asked if I knew anything about the technology. To which I said no. I think they believe the internet is dead.
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Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostI think it's fairly valid to be asked by an agent if I might know anyone else who does what I do; albeit not as well as me, obvs.
I do have some particularly "niche" technical skills though, there hasn't been great demand in the last few years so hopefully this is a sign of an upturn.
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Originally posted by doodab View PostI keep getting the cheeky feckers asking me if I know anyone who might want their jobs. That is completely arse about face IMO.
Perhaps I should open my own brothel^H^H^H^H^H^H^H agency.
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Originally posted by Doggy Styles View PostOne could argue he is doing his job.
You can work with agents or against them, but they are still part of our industry.
There are good agents, and others you feel like kicking up the arse. Just like contractors, although none in present company I hasten to add.
But the current/ almost ex agent has these little sticking out ears (a bit troll like, although he has brilliant white teeth and plenty of hair gel so definately not a troll)....and I just can't help wanting to pull them off his head - this of course has some history behind it.
Next contract is a bit different....an agent put me forward for the role but billing is direct, so he will get the equivilent of a finders fee, and I must say he's been great, no hassle, no worries, not trying to screw me on margin and put me forward at a very respectable rate. Landed the role, client are willing to wait, all parties happy.
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostWhat is an Internet?
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Originally posted by conned tractor View PostDoes anyone else get agents phone them up to ask what salary a job should be.
I had one last week phone me up with a brief job spec for a permie role, told me the location, told him i'm not interested, etc, and then was quizzing me about what salary he should be advertising the role for. It's not the first time either - happens probably once every couple of months.
I did give him a rough estimate, being the polite chap I am.
Does anyone else get these cheeky beggars using you as free consultancy.
You can work with agents or against them, but they are still part of our industry.
There are good agents, and others you feel like kicking up the arse. Just like contractors, although none in present company I hasten to add.
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Originally posted by conned tractor View PostDoes anyone else get agents phone them up to ask what salary a job should be.
I had one last week phone me up with a brief job spec for a permie role, told me the location, told him i'm not interested, etc, and then was quizzing me about what salary he should be advertising the role for. It's not the first time either - happens probably once every couple of months.
I did give him a rough estimate, being the polite chap I am.
Does anyone else get these cheeky beggars using you as free consultancy.
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