driveress:
I told them what I wanted and what I was prepared to do
This, it seems, is the key
I realised it was possible to get what you want in this industry after watching one of switchlogic’s videos. He basically said “work out what you want and go and get it”. I thought I would get crucified on here for wanting to work flexibly and on my terms but I’ve had some really helpful insights, including yours, thanks.
Bearing in mind that many agencies will have a client base which often creates the antithesis of that business model and jobsearch plan.
Employee resistance will be the only way to make those agencies clean up their act regarding their client choices.
But in and around London all bets are off the crap work is just too well established and dominates the jobmarket.