Originally posted by fullyautomatix
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I do wonder sometimes if there are more agents on here than are letting on.
If the agent thought your skills were worth 275 why should they let the client think they're worth 375?
Fact is the client will get rid of the most expensive contractors at the first opportunity. You can be expensive to the client while thinking you're on an average rate, simply because the agency is taking the piss on their margin.
Another fact: The only party that benefits from keeping rates secret is the agent, hence why they have non-disclosure in their terms. They're not doing it for your's or the client's benefit.
Personally, in the past I've found out I've been on a lower rate than comparable contractors in the team, and let the agent know at renewal time if they're not budging enough on the rate increase. If they ask how I know I say that x told me after they left. Sometimes you've got to stoop almost as low as the agents when it comes to protecting yourself from being shafted by them.
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