Rock Monkey
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I haven't factored in insurance because from the discussions we've had the plan is that I would still be covered on the company's insurance for now.
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Thanks for the advice Rupe. I will be supplying my own PPE, saws etc..think maybe just his fuel for now. My initial thoughts had been that I should be asking for £80 - 100 a day ( I get £50 at the mo), but after reading the posts on here it sounds like this is asking too much due to the amount of experience I have. Although saying that, these are mostly smaller domestic jobs and mostly all within my skills (well so far!) , but I do understand that I would be a lot slower than those with years of experience. I completely admit that I am at the lower end of a long learning curve!
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OK, bad choice of words, my mistake. It doesn't surprise me that his reasons will be for his benefit, but if I am getting paid more than I am now then how is that taking advantage of me? I understand the holiday pay, thats not really an issue and we have agreed that we will make some kind of formal agreement with regards to guaranteed amount of work.
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Well the deal is that my current boss (who I have worked for for the last year) would like to give me more work but would like me to be self-employed. I would be primarily climbing for him as he is wanting to spend more time on the ground. I am not sure about his reasons for wanting me to be a sub-contractor, but that is the deal in front of me and I need some work..
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Thanks to everyone who has replied for their advice and honesty. Its certainly given me the guidance I needed before I negotiate my price with the boss. Great forum, thanks all
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Hi all I'm new to this forum and I'm hoping I could ask for some advice on pay. Can anyone tell me what the going rate would be for a newly qualified climber in the UK? I'm looking at being self employed and have found some potential work but I need to negotiate an hourly rate. As this is my first job I want to make sure I'm not asking too much or selling myself short. A bit of background... I have the relevant CS units - 30,31,38 & 39. I have also been working in the industry over the last year whilst at college so do have some experience Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers
