Offered a retainer for my MCP ID
cyberguypr
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A recruiter from an IT consulting company approached me and offered me a retainer fee for associating my MCP ID with them for 90 days. They are bidding on some federal project that requires people with my certs and skill set. I don't know anyone who has done this so I'm reaching out to my TE people for comments or horror stories, etc.
The terms indicate that they will pay the retainer after I sign a one page contract and send them an invoice. I get to keep my retainer unless I dissociate my MCP ID before the 90 day mark. If they don't get the contract, we part ways. If they do get it, they may or may not extend an offer for professional services. I'm not looking for a job so this is fine by me.
I am open to the idea of the retainer as it is easy money and I've never had the need to associate my MCP ID with any of my employers. I researched the company and definitely seems legit. No red flags so far. Let me know what you think.
The terms indicate that they will pay the retainer after I sign a one page contract and send them an invoice. I get to keep my retainer unless I dissociate my MCP ID before the 90 day mark. If they don't get the contract, we part ways. If they do get it, they may or may not extend an offer for professional services. I'm not looking for a job so this is fine by me.
I am open to the idea of the retainer as it is easy money and I've never had the need to associate my MCP ID with any of my employers. I researched the company and definitely seems legit. No red flags so far. Let me know what you think.
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ptilsen
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I feel like they must be violating some sort of Microsoft rules in doing this. Associating a possible future employee/contractor with their partner account just doesn't seem legit to me.
Hopefully someone else has encountered this and can advise. Otherwise, I would definitely contact Microsoft. If MS says it is okay, then go for it. You can disassociate your MCP ID at any time. -
networker050184
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Well, the fact that they are pulling this kind of shady move is a big red flag to me. I'd pass personally.An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made. -
NotHackingYou
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I'd check with Microsoft and see if this would violate the terms of having an MCP. It would not be worth it to me if it meant loosing my MCP ID / affiliation.When you go the extra mile, there's no traffic.
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lantech
Member Posts: 329
Definitely check with Microsoft on this. Not only could you loose your current MCP but any future chance of getting another certification from them in the future. It's better safe than sorry.
And if Microsoft says it's ok I'd still get it in writing from them. Just to be safe.2012 Certification Goals
CCENT: 04/16/2012
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cyberguypr
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Thanks for the replies. Found this old thread with a similar issue: http://www.techexams.net/forums/off-topic/71836-how-much-associating-your-mcp-id-company-worth.html