With Vetran in another thread, I am actually curious whether anyone has imposed a rate rise on their agency/client mid-contract in good times, "to reflect current market conditions"?
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No. I ask for rate rises as a matter of course. I didn't bother on this months renewal as I take the view the impending deflationary cycle will do that for me...
And no, I never ask for a rate rise mid-contract.Older and ...well, just older!! -
Originally posted by expat View PostWith Vetran in another thread, I am actually curious whether anyone has imposed a rate rise on their agency/client mid-contract in good times, "to reflect current market conditions"?
It's not like clients would do this in the bad times is it?
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Way back when I was a permy one of our greedy DBA contractors tried this on and my boss at the time served him immediate notice on his contract.
I think it was a bit like the food hall scene in Oliver. There were a few more waiting in the background with their demands who quietly backed down.Guy Fawkes - "The last man to enter Parliament with honourable intentions."Comment
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As Ivor Bigun said
Its called business.
It's not "mates being nice to each other"
If costs can be reduced with little risk, it is done - nothing personal.Comment
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Originally posted by expat View PostWith Vetran in another thread, I am actually curious whether anyone has imposed a rate rise on their agency/client mid-contract in good times, "to reflect current market conditions"?And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Had consistent rate rises every 3 or 6 months between 2005 and 2008 as it reflected both demand for my skills and running costs of my business (including tax increases),
I have taken rate cuts in the last 12 months which reflects the deteriorating market.
basically one must always adapt to the market, not the other way around.Comment
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Originally posted by Solidec View PostHad consistent rate rises every 3 or 6 months between 2005 and 2008 as it reflected both demand for my skills and running costs of my business (including tax increases),
I have taken rate cuts in the last 12 months which reflects the deteriorating market.
basically one must always adapt to the market, not the other way around.Comment
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Originally posted by expat View PostBut my specific point was to contrast clients/agencies "adapting to the market" in mid-contract, but expecting contractors not to do the same ion the other direction in mid-contract.Comment
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