Re: How much should staffing agencies get above my hourly billable rate?

[email protected] (Terrence Brannon) Mon, 30 Jan 2006 16:05:00 -0800
Newsgroups perl.jobs.discuss
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> Ultimately this comes down to a matter of pricing your services, which
> is independent of whether an agency is involved. If you've determined
> that you are worth $x/hr and the agency is offering less than that, and
> you can get that rate elsewhere, walk away from the deal. If you can't
> get a better rate elsewhere, then the market is telling you you need to
> adjust your rate.
>
> * Well put!*

I agree as well. I should look at my expenses and spending habits and
bill for a rate that gives me a reasonable cushion above that and quit
worrying about whether or not the agency is making a killing off of
me.