I have an agency problem: how should I handle the agency? Can I ditch them or am I liable for their costs?
I have told the agency I need a resolution: should I provide a deadline then walk away from them? This agency has spent a lot of time trying to make this deal happen. The role has been advertised for months inside IR35 but has been changed and is now outside (since about 2 weeks ago). Negotiations in respect of placing me would have started at that point.
What is the correct format in which to terminate with the agency. I am aware that I may be "burning bridges" but they will obviously lose the money they spent on negotiating which will have been considerable. Will I be liable for their costs?
Really the end client is expecting a lot for the money. They are paying a low rate given the work they want done. But I suspect I need to use a different agency, or go direct, to take up this work. Unfortunately I really need the work now.
I know this agency is asking for more commission than other agencies charge but they are a very good agency.
I have told the agency I need a resolution: should I provide a deadline then walk away from them? This agency has spent a lot of time trying to make this deal happen. The role has been advertised for months inside IR35 but has been changed and is now outside (since about 2 weeks ago). Negotiations in respect of placing me would have started at that point.
What is the correct format in which to terminate with the agency. I am aware that I may be "burning bridges" but they will obviously lose the money they spent on negotiating which will have been considerable. Will I be liable for their costs?
Really the end client is expecting a lot for the money. They are paying a low rate given the work they want done. But I suspect I need to use a different agency, or go direct, to take up this work. Unfortunately I really need the work now.
I know this agency is asking for more commission than other agencies charge but they are a very good agency.
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