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*rant* Umbrellas - FCSA members illustrations / calcs - 52 working weeks FFS
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Is there anything we can do about this whole monopolisation malarkey? It's becoming tedious!
Lucy - are you still looking to get accredited?Comment
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Originally posted by Paralytic View PostReally? Paystream (who many recommend here) refused to give me an illustration by email and insisted that they call me, citing "compliance regulations". They then could not clarify what those "regulations" were. From speaking to others, its because they then give you the hard-sell on the phone. I looked elsewhere.
I had the same experience.
Like you I ruled them out immediately as I explained I wanted a like for like comparison and them providing a financial breakdown and answering my 4 questions via email would allow me to then 'shortlist' ready for phone conversationsComment
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Originally posted by youngguy View PostI had the same experience.
Like you I ruled them out immediately as I explained I wanted a like for like comparison and them providing a financial breakdown and answering my 4 questions via email would allow me to then 'shortlist' ready for phone conversations
The guy I spoke to at Paystream couldn't seem to get his figures right over the phone and didn't seem to have even the loosest grasp of basic financials. They then bombarded me with follow-up emails and texts until I told them to stop.Comment
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Seems ridiculous unless you are asking for some ridiculous calculation with pension, tax code, student loan, GAYE (and yes Northern Lad, I said GAYE!).
It has to be down to the simple hard sales push, which if they did a good job in the first place it shouldn't matter.Comment
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Originally posted by lucyclarityumbrella View PostSeems ridiculous unless you are asking for some ridiculous calculation with pension, tax code, student loan, GAYE (and yes Northern Lad, I said GAYE!).
It has to be down to the simple hard sales push, which if they did a good job in the first place it shouldn't matter.
Paystream are quite clever with their wording. They say due to being in a heavily regulated (not sure that is true) industry they have compliance guidelines they have to follow. When you dig deeper you learn it is THEIR internal compliance rules. AKA sales pitch.
That was enough for me to discount them! Ironic as I would have picked up the phone for a call, after getting some of the info and answers first.
I'd have asked you Lucy but as you know, this PSL malarky is a bit of a closed shop :0(Comment
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Originally posted by youngguy View PostI'd have asked you Lucy but as you know, this PSL malarky is a bit of a closed shop :0(Comment
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My initial enquiries with the big umbrellas has not gone too well.
Some haven't responded at all, others say the costs vary depending on who my agency is (confused), and others insist I must have a 15min sales call.
Must be a busy time for them, but it doesn't fill one with huge confidence when all you asked for is the calculation that Clarity give you on their website as standard
Unfortunately I will likely have to use one if I take a role I am eyeing up due to the PSL.Comment
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Originally posted by youngguy View PostMy initial enquiries with the big umbrellas has not gone too well.
Some haven't responded at all, others say the costs vary depending on who my agency is (confused), and others insist I must have a 15min sales call.
Must be a busy time for them, but it doesn't fill one with huge confidence when all you asked for is the calculation that Clarity give you on their website as standard
Unfortunately I will likely have to use one if I take a role I am eyeing up due to the PSL.Last edited by eek; 28 February 2020, 10:40.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by youngguy View Postothers say the costs vary depending on who my agency is (confused)
If your margin is £95 per month, and others are offering £85 per month, you will be quick to reduce it too.
Kind regards
ZeeshanComment
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