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Originally posted by Safe Collections View PostIndeed, but conversely that contractor may not want to give the dodgy client co any ammunition to use to delay or discount what is owed any further.
OP definitely dodged a bullet
And the moral of that story folks, never assume your pimp has done anything!
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Originally posted by b0redom View PostDon't doubt the validity of your claims, but if I were the contractor onsite at the time, I wouldn't still be there with 2 months of outstanding invoices.
OP definitely dodged a bullet
And the moral of that story folks, never assume your pimp has credit checked the end client!
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You could have got a few extra points on the inland revenue IR35 thingy if you took it and they didn't pay. Obviously only a real business has to write off bad debts!!
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Ask for a bag of cash in a tesco carrier bag every monday morning?
Like someone said, bit dodgy no interview, but then hes obviously desperate and no loss if he aint gonna pay anyway....
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One option would be to get the entire contract value up front in a non reversible transfer, then start
Otherwise; politely of course; tell this "Director" to feck orf!
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostAlarm bell stuff. So offering you the work without the interview. Well if you're not planning to pay nothing to lose.
Is this a possible name and shame?
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Alarm bell stuff. So offering you the work without the interview. Well if you're not planning to pay nothing to lose.
Is this a possible name and shame?
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Originally posted by b0redom View PostDon't doubt the validity of your claims, but if I were the contractor onsite at the time, I wouldn't still be there with 2 months of outstanding invoices.
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostDid you go through with the interview or just up and leave?
I've had more voicemails left since by the director who didn't show asking me to start at 9am tomorrow and 'we can work something out about payment' bypassing the agency. Nice to feel wanted
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Don't doubt the validity of your claims, but if I were the contractor onsite at the time, I wouldn't still be there with 2 months of outstanding invoices.
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Originally posted by BA to the Stars View PostThe Gods were smiling on you. Surely the pimp must know about their payment history.
Anyway if the agent can't be bothered to do their own due diligence then I'm not doing it for them.
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