I received comms from hiring manager at client co that they had asked the agency for a reduction in rate, and as such we should expect to hear from them today.
The agency tried to get in touch this morning but I was busy doing work for the client.
I believe the agent will ask me to choose a reduction as client co haven't given a target figure.
I don't really know how to play this. I am tempted to suggest the agent that we agree to dropping our prices in an equal amount, e.g. take £40 from my day rate and £40 from their cut.
Realistically I am sure they wont want to budge on their margin and will pressure the majority of the reduction is on my side.
Has anyone been in this situation before? Is there an alternative to sucking it up? What is a reasonable amount to suggest, either as % or a fixed amount?
I get £600 p.d. and agency takes 12.5 on top
The agency tried to get in touch this morning but I was busy doing work for the client.
I believe the agent will ask me to choose a reduction as client co haven't given a target figure.
I don't really know how to play this. I am tempted to suggest the agent that we agree to dropping our prices in an equal amount, e.g. take £40 from my day rate and £40 from their cut.
Realistically I am sure they wont want to budge on their margin and will pressure the majority of the reduction is on my side.
Has anyone been in this situation before? Is there an alternative to sucking it up? What is a reasonable amount to suggest, either as % or a fixed amount?
I get £600 p.d. and agency takes 12.5 on top
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