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Originally posted by Boo View PostYes, and accepting their policy will put you firmly in the IR35 caught category.
MyCo has a standard contract which quotes three separate prices for work inside the UK,
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Had a few meetings overseas this year for my current client. My company pays upfront for all costs (flights, hotel, taxis etc etc) and then I submit my expenses (plus VAT) to the agency as a standard invoice. Personally, I would not dream of charging overtime for inconvenience or travelling.
Now I know a few here will be adamant to bill for every second stating you don't work for free etc but good business for me is give and take. For example my client has advised I do not need to meet them this week so I can work from home.
My last trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet my clients customer in their HQ. Great experience and given the opportunity again I would pay for the trip myself.Comment
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Originally posted by coolhandluke View PostHad a few meetings overseas this year for my current client. My company pays upfront for all costs (flights, hotel, taxis etc etc) and then I submit my expenses (plus VAT) to the agency as a standard invoice. Personally, I would not dream of charging overtime for inconvenience or travelling.
Now I know a few here will be adamant to bill for every second stating you don't work for free etc but good business for me is give and take. For example my client has advised I do not need to meet them this week so I can work from home.
My last trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet my clients customer in their HQ. Great experience and given the opportunity again I would pay for the trip myself.Comment
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Originally posted by AnthonyQuinn View PostThis... Anyone who wants overtime for every second of travel wont be in business for very long. A fine balance has to be struck. I charge when I need to travel before noon on a Sunday in order to be on time for Monday.The Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostUsually if I left at 12:30 or so travelling in my own time on a Sunday, I will usually be leaving 12:30 for the trip back on a Friday (which would be a full paid).See You Next TuesdayComment
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Originally posted by Lance View PostMy current client gets upset when I travel on a Sunday night. They seem to think I'm having a jolly at their expense rather than the reality, which is a miserable Sunday night slog so I'm in the office at 0900 (to then find out the people I'm there to meet, who only have 10 miles to travel, can't make it because of reasons).
i.e. what your lists of demands are to facilitate what they want.
In this case, I made it clear I was happy to attend an 8AM meeting Monday, but would have to fly over Sunday and they would have to pay extra for the Sunday night.
In addition to make this time back making everything fair and square I would leave at lunch time Friday, but invoice for a full day.
Business class flights from London City (10 minutes away from my flat at the time)
An executive room with free bar at certain hours.
Full compensation for all expenses (no stingy limits set)
in fact the couple of times I decided to stay the weekend there, they still paid for the hotel and my expenses, as they said they saved money compared to the flights
And yes in that particular instance it was a feckin' fine jollyThe Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostUsually if I left at 12:30 or so travelling in my own time on a Sunday, I will usually be leaving 12:30 for the trip back on a Friday (which would be a full paid).…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by WTFH View PostIf I have to leave home before 7pm on a Sunday for a flight, I’ll bill for the day.
As I said I charged a full day for Friday, even though I left at 12:30 (lunch time).
However, I was a little younger and free and single then, I may drive a harder bargain now.The Chunt of Chunts.Comment
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Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View PostYeh, its the sort of thing you have to get clear from very early on, preferably prior to starting, or at least plant the seeds prior to starting.
i.e. what your lists of demands are to facilitate what they want.
In this case, I made it clear I was happy to attend an 8AM meeting Monday, but would have to fly over Sunday and they would have to pay extra for the Sunday night.
In addition to make this time back making everything fair and square I would leave at lunch time Friday, but invoice for a full day.
Business class flights from London City (10 minutes away from my flat at the time)
An executive room with free bar at certain hours.
Full compensation for all expenses (no stingy limits set)
in fact the couple of times I decided to stay the weekend there, they still paid for the hotel and my expenses, as they said they saved money compared to the flights
And yes in that particular instance it was a feckin' fine jollyComment
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