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Previously on "Project running late - offer to work weekend cos I'm a star!"
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostClient (or at least PM) is trying a new approach now....
Apparently, even though I've offered to work at the weekend IF THEY ARRANGE IT, they still cant be arsed. But, it seems that, its now my fault even though I'm expected to do about 10 things at the same time.
I'm beginning to get the feeling that client is trying to hint that they want 12 hour days out of me (i.e. for **** all) to catch up on their piss poor project plan but aint willing to cough up a few quid extra for me to do weekends. ho hum....
Oh they also probably believe their screwed up project will become obvious to everyone if the invoices increase in size so there is no way they will agree to paying you for the extra hours.
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Client (or at least PM) is trying a new approach now....
Apparently, even though I've offered to work at the weekend IF THEY ARRANGE IT, they still cant be arsed. But, it seems that, its now my fault even though I'm expected to do about 10 things at the same time.
I'm beginning to get the feeling that client is trying to hint that they want 12 hour days out of me (i.e. for **** all) to catch up on their piss poor project plan but aint willing to cough up a few quid extra for me to do weekends. ho hum....
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostIt isn't overtime; it's weekend time. If that's an IR35 pointer then every self employed plumber is a disguised permie.
The contract made reference to "Additional Rates" for hours worked outside the standard hours and "Call Out and Standby" rates.
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Call out rates and standby rates are employee benefits. Should you agree any additional hours, please ensure they are charged at your normal hourly rate.
The agent laughed when I mentioned it and said "it's amazing how many contractors want to be paid more for working on a weekend or working extra hours!"
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostQdos suggested on a contract review that being paid a different rate for overtime is what permies do, so was an IR35 pointer.
I never offer anyway.
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Originally posted by RobertRice View Postoh no no no
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostNot helped by the fact that I heard rumour of another contractor here whos done a few free days at the weekends Makes them expect everyone to do that. LF !!!
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Originally posted by psychocandy View Postrumour of another contractor here whos done a few free days at the weekends
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostQdos suggested on a contract review that being paid a different rate for overtime is what permies do, so was an IR35 pointer.
I never offer anyway.
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Originally posted by doomage View PostIs there not some kind of law against contractors working for free particularly at weekends? We should form a union and then kick that idiot out.
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostI'll do it for standard day rate in the interests of goodwill. Admitedly, it should be a bit of a premium I reckon but there's not a chance in hell that client will pay that.
It seems I'm always the one who looks like I'm being awkward twat mentioning sorting it out in advance etc.
Not helped by the fact that I heard rumour of another contractor here whos done a few free days at the weekends Makes them expect everyone to do that. LF !!!
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostI hope you're billing 200% for that.
It seems I'm always the one who looks like I'm being awkward twat mentioning sorting it out in advance etc.
Not helped by the fact that I heard rumour of another contractor here whos done a few free days at the weekends Makes them expect everyone to do that. LF !!!
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Project running late - offer to work weekend cos I'm a star!
Project running seriously late. Urgent something gets sorted by monday.
Various factors as to why its late ranging from over optimistic schedules, iffy design, late delivery of hardware, lack of resource etc.
It never ceases to amaze though how often this happens. Offered to come in Sunday if its helpful, AS LONG AS someone gets authorisation for me to do so (i.e. I get to bill for it !!!) Everything goes strangely quiet then.... Oh well ClientCo you cant be that bothered about it then.
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