I'm getting tired of explaining this to recruiters, when will they understand I want at least a 20-30% premium on my UK day rate for the hassle.
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European companies still don't pay enough to attract Uk contractors to EU
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Originally posted by KentDogWalker View PostI'm getting tired of explaining this to recruiters, when will they understand I want at least a 20-30% premium on my UK day rate for the hassle.
My Country I'm right out of here.Last edited by vetran; 27 June 2017, 12:31.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much. -
Originally posted by KentDogWalker View PostI'm getting tired of explaining this to recruiters, when will they understand I want at least a 20-30% premium on my UK day rate for the hassle.
However they tend to advertise expensive places...."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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And why should they want UK contractors? They will pay a rate to attract people - whether they come from UK or anywhere else.
The UK is going to have to fight for its place in the world.Comment
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Perhaps because you're thinking in £'s. Albeit UK agents I've noticed also charge more % for their services.
Hays are pretty decent if you find yourself a good contact. Have negotiated deals in the past with them."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostTheir argument is living costs tend to be cheaper in the EU.
However they tend to advertise expensive places....Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostPerhaps because you're thinking in £'s. Albeit UK agents I've noticed also charge more % for their services.
Hays are pretty decent if you find yourself a good contact. Have negotiated deals in the past with them.Comment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostTheir argument is living costs tend to be cheaper in the EU.
However they tend to advertise expensive places....Comment
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Originally posted by stek View PostApart from Ireland....
Agents tend to contact me about Ireland, Nordic countries and the expensive parts of Germany then wonder why I ignore them."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostI think you missed the word "tend" in my sentences.
Agents tend to contact me about Ireland, Nordic countries and the expensive parts of Germany then wonder why I ignore them.
So yeah, missed it!Comment
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