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    Happy Piggie

    Just been offered a 3 month extension.
    Now I have to put my - frankly crap - negotiation skills into practice.

    Wish me luck
    I'm sorry, but I'll make no apologies for this

    Pogle is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.
    CUK University Challenge Champions 2010
    CUK University Challenge Champions 2012

    #2
    Originally posted by Pogle View Post
    Just been offered a 3 month extension.
    Now I have to put my - frankly crap - negotiation skills into practice.

    Wish me luck
    GL

    Do say : "Due to the current economic conditions and the impact on overheads Pogle Enterprises will be looking for a 20% uplift on the previous rate."

    Don't say : "Oi'll doit forrra fiva!"
    "Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.

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      #3
      Good work P

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        #4


        Any idea of the agency margin?
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          #5
          Sun is shining so today I'd recommend the "Friday Express".

          Wait till about 2:30, then go in smiling, gracious and hard. Everyone likes to end the week by closing a deal.

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            #6
            Originally posted by Pogle View Post
            Just been offered a 3 month extension.
            Now I have to put my - frankly crap - negotiation skills into practice.

            Wish me luck
            (\__/)
            (>'.'<)
            ("")("") Born to Drink. Forced to Work

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              #7
              Originally posted by Zippy View Post


              Any idea of the agency margin?
              - ah the Holy Grail of contracting.

              Sadly no.
              I shall try and find out by devious means
              I'm sorry, but I'll make no apologies for this

              Pogle is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.
              CUK University Challenge Champions 2010
              CUK University Challenge Champions 2012

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                #8
                just look up your purchase order in the finance system
                "Condoms should come with a free pack of earplugs."

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                  #9
                  well done

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Pogle View Post


                    - ah the Holy Grail of contracting.

                    Sadly no.
                    I shall try and find out by devious means
                    i just ask. and then ask the client too. current is 12.5 %

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