Sales staff can't draw up finance quotes.
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Remember at a ford dealer in 1995 they set me up with their finance at i think 8or 9% when i went to sign luckily i double checked and the paperwork showed 12%, he mumbled some apology but i know he tried to turn me over.By the way that was for a ford probe 24valve i LOVED that car .What did they say "a poor mans series 8" or did they call the 8 series a "rich mans probe" cant remember but whatever anyone says about that motor i really enjoyed it.
Edited by carlovers on Thursday 30th October 19:34
Edited by carlovers on Thursday 30th October 19:35
I'm in agreement with donut and ogko - I'm in recruitment, and it's the same thing. If a contractor or client tries squuezing every last drop out of us then it's probably not worth the effort as they will always want something-else. But likewise we don't try and screw every last drop out of them - far better to do a deal when all parties are happy and feel there has been a fair slice for all. We will always drop a bit for people/ clients we like dealing with - because, surprise surprise, it's nicer dealing with nice people! (Phew - glad I got that lot off my chest...)
07 plate 330i M Sport Coupe in Le Mans Blue. 3500 miles.
Lots of fancy toys like upgraded stereo and sunroof and heated seats and lumbar support and all that jazz.
Apparently it's so loaded because it was a press car, which probably means that lovely straight six has had the arse torn out of it by a horde of idiot journos... but hey, they're pretty tough things from what I can tell.
And you don't know exactly what press used it... maybe they gave it to Readers Digest, Woman's Own and Puzzle Monthly? Yeah, that sounds right.
Lots of fancy toys like upgraded stereo and sunroof and heated seats and lumbar support and all that jazz.
Apparently it's so loaded because it was a press car, which probably means that lovely straight six has had the arse torn out of it by a horde of idiot journos... but hey, they're pretty tough things from what I can tell.
And you don't know exactly what press used it... maybe they gave it to Readers Digest, Woman's Own and Puzzle Monthly? Yeah, that sounds right.
sjm18 said:
I'm in agreement with donut and ogko - I'm in recruitment, and it's the same thing. If a contractor or client tries squuezing every last drop out of us then it's probably not worth the effort as they will always want something-else. But likewise we don't try and screw every last drop out of them - far better to do a deal when all parties are happy and feel there has been a fair slice for all. We will always drop a bit for people/ clients we like dealing with - because, surprise surprise, it's nicer dealing with nice people! (Phew - glad I got that lot off my chest...)
Oooooh! A recruitment "consultant". So taking 20% of my day rate for 6 months, in return for 1 hour shifting through CVs and a keyword search is fair then? If your agent is taking that then you are right to feel aggrieved! But to be fair, you're way of the mark with what recruitment consultants actually do for their money. Well, the good ones anyway!
And it's funny how we're everyone's friend when we get them the job they want for the rate they want! Thankfully we work in one of the top niches in the market so don't often get that attitude from the people we work with.
And it's funny how we're everyone's friend when we get them the job they want for the rate they want! Thankfully we work in one of the top niches in the market so don't often get that attitude from the people we work with.
£700 off the sticker, £300 shortfall insurance paid for and a £210 tax disc included...
So a total discount of £1200, to all intents and purposes... which makes it £24,750.
A f
king stload of cash, when it all comes down to it... but it's our only car between 2 people so it's not too bad. (keep telling youself it's a good idea to buy an expensive, large engined petrol car in a recession)
So a total discount of £1200, to all intents and purposes... which makes it £24,750.
A f
king stload of cash, when it all comes down to it... but it's our only car between 2 people so it's not too bad. (keep telling youself it's a good idea to buy an expensive, large engined petrol car in a recession)
sjm18 said:
If your agent is taking that then you are right to feel aggrieved! But to be fair, you're way of the mark with what recruitment consultants actually do for their money. Well, the good ones anyway!
And it's funny how we're everyone's friend when we get them the job they want for the rate they want! Thankfully we work in one of the top niches in the market so don't often get that attitude from the people we work with.
Er, let's dispel the myth... 9/10 contractors I know consider you leeches. The other thinks you are scum. But let's ignore that for a moment.And it's funny how we're everyone's friend when we get them the job they want for the rate they want! Thankfully we work in one of the top niches in the market so don't often get that attitude from the people we work with.
I have yet to meet a recruitment agent who knows what I actually do other what the jd states and what they think it means. (I have been in the game for quite a while) The most fun is when I need staff and have to use agencies to recruit. By large, what a bunch of cowboys! (I have used most of the "top" boys for recruitment in the past)
Believe me, you don't get me the rate I want. What I do and how good I am at that does it. You are not an agent, you are a middleman. You are allowed to mediate because companies don't know what your services *really* cost them (and me by extention).
For the sake of argument, do indulge me... :-)
What sector and company do you work for?
What is the average rate you place and your average percentage?
What do you really do for your money?
And please, so I can have a good laugh, what are the top niches in the market?
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