I am really puzzled, why a business like Informa, who works heavily in the banking industry, is being so affrontive. I had a shop for an airport credit card kiosk. Normally I pay no attention to airport shops, since I don't have access, and the closest is one of the world's largest, Well the scheduler contacted me, and asked if I would do it, and he would get me a gate pass for the day. I asked for ans additional $25 over the fee, for travel and hassle. He readily agreed, so on shop day I fight tons of traffic, almost have two accidents, and then at the gate, they don't know me, or have my pass. I call, text, and email the only contact, the scheduler. He calls me back, after waiting some, and navigating my way back out of the airport, and paying for parking.
On the expressway, he says he'll take care of it. Whatever that means. Well through several emails the next day I am contacted by a manager, telling me how the scheduler was SO helpful, and I was SO not helpful, and he would pay me The standard mileage rate I requested for my time, ONLY if I quit contracting with Informa! Otherwise take $35, and stay on!
Anyone else had negotiations turn so sour? I spent a lot of time on this shop, and have always been cordial in my emails. I'm looking at negotiating to get the most return for a shop, that is over 100 miles from home, and they said if you dare ask for more, take the money and run!