On my last project working with a large client and having secured the role using a recruitment company, they told me that they make 16% on my rate.
Today I was going through my emails and saw that they (accidentally I think) sent an attachment with the details between them, the recruitment company and the client, and the rate was indeed 16%. €93 per hour was what the client was charged and I received €80. Everyone was happy..
What I am wondering now is how easy is it to just go and work for clients directly? I think I have a reasonable network built up and usually find work (thru agencies) quite easily.
Have many others done / do this? Are there aspects to look out for? (such as end client bargaining you down knowing you are working directly and asking for the higher rate)
Today I was going through my emails and saw that they (accidentally I think) sent an attachment with the details between them, the recruitment company and the client, and the rate was indeed 16%. €93 per hour was what the client was charged and I received €80. Everyone was happy..
What I am wondering now is how easy is it to just go and work for clients directly? I think I have a reasonable network built up and usually find work (thru agencies) quite easily.
Have many others done / do this? Are there aspects to look out for? (such as end client bargaining you down knowing you are working directly and asking for the higher rate)
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