• I find the same is true for freelancer rates. These are the guidelines I follow:

  • never consider a rate that I would be dissatisfied with
  • ignore what any 3rd party receives (it is their business whether they are satisfied what they have negotiated)
  • never discuss rates/salaries with colleagues as this often leads to dissatisfaction (and as already pointed out, can break terms of the contract)
  • Basically, if I am happy with my lot I do not worry about anyone else as it is their responsibility. I may have had a differing opinion if I was a permanent employee but I am not and I don't.

    Gaz

    -- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!