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Caveated Boomed - form of words?
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Originally posted by pjclarke View PostIts technically an agency, but with a relationship that makes it effectively part of ClientCo's business, like an outsourced IT Dept. My contact (its a 'she' BTW) will have received feedback from people on the ground requesting my renewal.
It will go like this: she'll come back with 'Sorry, no more on the table: X is our best offer', I'll counter with 'OK, I was hoping for X+A so I'm outta here', she'll come back with 'OK we can stretch to (X+B) where B<A' and I'll accept or she'll say 'X' - and I'll accept.
All a bit ritualistic, but that's how the game goes.
If you have a better paying contract (or two) to go to then why worry?"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostAnd?
If you have a better paying contract (or two) to go to then why worry?
I'm just not cynical enough for this game.My subconscious is annoying. It's got a mind of its own.Comment
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Originally posted by pjclarke View Post
I'm just not cynical enough for this game.
Or for a bit of practise talk to some estate agents."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by pjclarke View PostIt will go like this: she'll come back with 'Sorry, no more on the table: X is our best offer', I'll counter with 'OK, I was hoping for X+A so I'm outta here', she'll come back with 'OK we can stretch to (X+B) where B<A' and I'll accept or she'll say 'X' - and I'll accept. .'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Cant you link to some graphs that will conclusively demonstrate that you're worth more?Last edited by v8gaz; 29 July 2014, 17:51.Comment
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I always try to be as polite as possible, hardball tactics rarely work especially when, as NLUK says, there is not really any lead in your pencil.
Something along the lines of "I took this contract because I was interested in working with you despite the rate which, realistically, was fairly low. I would be very interested in a renewal, espcially now I have good experience of <whatever_the_****_you_do>, but it would have to be at a more realistic day rate"
I would have this discussion with the client but not discuss actual figures. Get an agrement in principle and then discuss numbers with the intermediary.Comment
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Originally posted by pjclarke View Postwhat form of words would you use in requesting an uplift in the day-rate to maximise the chances of getting one
If they call your bluff then you have to try and back pedal and hope it doesn't screw your chances of an extension.
Also, I try not to accept contracts on discounted rates with the promise of a review at renewal time because it just doesn't happen these days...
Find out what markup the agent is taking and see if there is room to move on that tooFree advice and opinions - refunds are available if you are not 100% satisfied.Comment
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How about:
"You committed to reviewing my rate after x months. Before we discuss the detail of the extension, please can you confirm what the offer is?"Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI assume you were direct? This wouldn't work with an agent. He doesn't have a clue or give a toss.
1. I was overloaded with work. Asked agent for more money.
2. Agent said "Give me justification.
3. I wrote said justification.
4. This was passed to client who okayed it.
This was a role 4 miles from home (believe me, that doesn't happen too often where I live) so it was a very pleasant surprise to get the rate rise.
But yeah, agent may not have given a toss but they did the needful. God bless you, Square One. ;-)Comment
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