Market picking up ?

**chef** · 26 February 2010, 10:27

it's all thanks to Brown..

**Hiram King Of Tyre** · 26 February 2010, 10:35

I thought that. I've deffo had an increase in calls last 10 days or so

**gingerjedi** · 26 February 2010, 10:40

Me too, I even had an interview on Wednesday but I'm pretty sure I didn't get the gig as every attempt to get feedback has failed.

Is there a good reason why an agent would withhold bad news? I can understand why he may not bother calling me but when I call him and ask he says he hasn't heard anything.

**Hiram King Of Tyre** · 26 February 2010, 10:43

I find that's normal now. Occasionally you get feedback but normally no reply

**cojak** · 26 February 2010, 10:47

Yep, an increase of calls.

But that's it though. It's early springtime - you can see the buds but nothing is in bloom yet (and a cold snap is still a possibility).

**gingerjedi** · 26 February 2010, 10:57

Originally posted by cojak View Post

Yep, an increase of calls.

But that's it though. It's early springtime - you can see the buds but nothing is in bloom yet (and a cold snap is still a possibility).

It's frustrating that I've eaten all my nuts and the ground is still frozen.

**Jog On** · 26 February 2010, 11:02

I flipping hope it is - this gig is

It's financial year end/start soon no?

**Mich the Tester** · 26 February 2010, 11:08

ING and ABN Amro are hiring again, which means the Dutch market gets a boost. Just those two are such huge clientcos that they determine rates across the board. Rates still about 15% down on pre-credit-crunchie-bore days, and if you go through a British agent you'll be shafted. Dutch agents for those guys are, well, agents, but www.fastflex.nl, www.yenlo.nl, www.thefreelancecompany.nl and www.ikwileenopdracht.nl are better than most.

**norrahe** · 26 February 2010, 11:10

Calls?

What are they?

Nowt on my market as all they seem to be doing is shutting down projects till April.

Market picking up ?