[LandR]

> If you've ever been placed in a job by a contracting firm, you know this routine. Oftentimes, the agent will meet you at the employer's office, and walk you in.

This is a thing? Never seen this!

[walshemj]

This is a W2 "contractor" aka disguised employment with shit rates for the contractor.

Id expect 2.5 to 3x my FTE rate in the UK where in the USA people seem surprised that people dare it ask for even 20% more.

[icebraining]

Same here. I am working in a contracting firm (not in the US), and I'm just told the address and name of the person I should ask for in the client company.