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I have worked for them a few times, sometimes it has been ok other times it has been a nightmare payment wise. And yes I have known them charge 50;squid for same day payments and leave people waiting months for paymentComment
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They are fine
You can get standard weekly payments if you ask on 7 day terms with no charge if you ask before you start your contract
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I had nothing but trouble with this agency some years ago.
Had to both walk offsite and start legal action to get paid.
Never again.Former IPSE member
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostResurrection of a year old thread?
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Hello, I have offer for a outside contract through Lorien however between the initial discussion of rate and what had finally been offered there is a 10% reduction. Lorien says it is what end client is prepared to give as they have another potential candidate.
While obviously the decision to accept is just mine based on my circumstances, I wanted to ask what has been others experience on this when you are offered a lower rate to what you initially got put forward for.
Is it Lorien trying to take a bigger cut in between or just the client squeezing the contractors due to market conditions.
I would have accepted the offered rate at the start, but just the change in expectations at this stage leaves a bad taste.
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Originally posted by Win View PostHello, I have offer for a outside contract through Lorien however between the initial discussion of rate and what had finally been offered there is a 10% reduction. Lorien says it is what end client is prepared to give as they have another potential candidate.
While obviously the decision to accept is just mine based on my circumstances, I wanted to ask what has been others experience on this when you are offered a lower rate to what you initially got put forward for.
Is it Lorien trying to take a bigger cut in between or just the client squeezing the contractors due to market conditions.
I would have accepted the offered rate at the start, but just the change in expectations at this stage leaves a bad taste.
I was with Lorien at a large retailer in Manchester and they were on fixed commission on that one but you'd have to ask them.
Do agents overplay the rate to try get the best candidates - absolutely. Do clients offer lower rates than agreed during the process - sometimes and do agents pocket some of your rate if it's not fixed - usually.
You've got to try work out which of the above three it is and I'd say if the agent confirms it's fixed then it's safe to assume its one of the first two.
The other way is to say no and be prepared to leave it (or at the very least make it look like you will). Play who blinks first and push it as far as you dare and the truth will emerge. They will drop you because it was the client or they'll fold and give you the right rate back.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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thanks NLUK, that is good post. Lets see how it goes, will push back a bit. Its just that the agent was a bit fluffy in lot of details and has completely lost my trust in this case and has raised supicion of taking a bit more of the pie then what should have been.Comment
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