24x7 on-call rates

[IvorW]

Dave Hodgkinson wrote:
> On 1 Oct 2008, at 11:04, Stewart Anderson wrote:
>
>>
>> I got so cheesed off in previous  roles that I now say,   "if you want
>> me on 24x7 call,  you are paying me 24x7, the rate is negotiable!"
>
> That's a really good point. The rate should be punitive enough that
> management don't get complacent about regular callouts.
>
The rate is negotiable.  Upwards.  ;-)