....when you turn down an offer? What's the benefit? Do they think that people get intimidated and will accept? Did anyone ever accept a role just because of fear of retribution?
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Why do agents become aggressive?
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Originally posted by Francko....when you turn down an offer? What's the benefit? Do they think that people get intimidated and will accept? Did anyone ever accept a role just because of fear of retribution?Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyone -
Originally posted by DodgyAgentI have never been aggressive when turned down by a contractor. I have killed a few who have accepted and then turned it down, especially the ones that put their change down to "a death in the family" (the most frequently used excuse)Comment
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Originally posted by Francko....when you turn down an offer? What's the benefit? Do they think that people get intimidated and will accept? Did anyone ever accept a role just because of fear of retribution?I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by mictechWe should have the right to kill the agent, who cancel a contract the morning you turn up on site and find there is no position.Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Originally posted by Francko....when you turn down an offer? What's the benefit? Do they think that people get intimidated and will accept? Did anyone ever accept a role just because of fear of retribution?
Agents are on bonuses - evey person who turns them down means they're that little it further away from that new car or expensive holiday they're planning, and they're going to have to work (sorry, con) that little bit harder.
It's bound to bring out episodes of aggressive frustration.Comment
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It's all about control and those worst at their job think aggression will put them in a stronger position. The more intelligence/cunning ones use plenty of bs to sweet talk you round. Like any sales approach, if it's not something you want just say no and walk away. Something else always turns up.
Agents like to think they're more powerful/useful than they are. I get loads of them pestering me mid contract. I fob them all off. I'll approach them if/when I need to which would solely be because I think they have a position I'm interested in.Feist - 1234. One camera, one take, no editing. Superb. How they did it
Feist - I Feel It All
Feist - The Bad In Each Other (Later With Jools Holland)Comment
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Originally posted by BagpussWhy do birds suddenly appear, everytime that you're near?
Just like me they long to be close to youComment
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Originally posted by Francko....when you turn down an offer? What's the benefit? Do they think that people get intimidated and will accept? Did anyone ever accept a role just because of fear of retribution?
So, the next time that I wanted to cancel an interview I just phoned up the client and told them that I would be coming and didn't tell the agent, I never heard from them again.
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