Confirming rate with client

**bogeyman** · 27 June 2006, 14:52

Originally posted by bobsmithldn

What are you views on calling the client to make sure that there is "transparency" on the rate you are being offered, particularly, especially if you are going for a more senior role, e.g. project manager, on the basis that the client is likely to be amendable to such discussions for more senior roles) ...

Thoughts appreciated ...

If you feel confident enough that you don't need the agency, then go ahead!

I gave up on the blood-suckin pimps very early on in my career and never looked back.

You have to be good though, and be social, and able to build networks of friends and partners. You need to be generous with your entertainment also.

If none of these are a problem, ditch the useless pimps!

**DimPrawn** · 27 June 2006, 14:53

Originally posted by bogeyman

You have to be good though, and be social, and able to build networks of friends and partners. You need to be generous with your entertainment also.

!

Are we talking about the same Bogeyman?

**Bagpuss** · 27 June 2006, 14:58

The client will think you are a dickhead if you ring them up to ask "what rate is my agency charging me out at?"

**bogeyman** · 27 June 2006, 14:58

Originally posted by DimPrawn

Are we talking about the same Bogeyman?

If I met you face to face I'd probably throttle you, you irritating little ****. But never mind.

**Bagpuss** · 27 June 2006, 15:01

People who brag a lot always have lot of friends and big c0cks said Pinnochio

**bogeyman** · 27 June 2006, 15:05

Originally posted by Bagpuss

People who brag a lot always have lot of friends and big c0cks said Pinnochio

How are the mice on the marvellous machanical mouse organ?

They were always my favourites.

**Bagpuss** · 27 June 2006, 15:08

I've got a 600k BTL mortgage on the mouse organ. Those mice are paying for my retirement home. Have I told you lately how fantastically wealthy I am?

**milanbenes** · 27 June 2006, 15:15

'You have to be good though, and be social, and able to build networks of friends and partners. You need to be generous with your entertainment also.
',

you mean you have to be false ?

I'll stick with the agency model thanks

Milan.

**bogeyman** · 27 June 2006, 15:16

Originally posted by Bagpuss

I've got a 600k BTL mortgage on the mouse organ. Those mice are paying for my retirement home. Have I told you lately how fantastically wealthy I am?

No, but I always reckoned you for a fat cat (albeit a pink stripey one).

What are the mice getting out of this deal?

I'm thinking of setting up a claims business (no win, no fee) for maltreated rodents.

Confirming rate with client