I got a guy who comes to my office every year to try to get me to let him negotiate a summer job I've had for 14 years. Claims he can get more money, an extension...whatever. I alwa7ys say no; there is no reason to use him, since I already have the job.

When I mentioned the agent to the owner, he went ballistic. He said he hired a duo the guy represented 10 years ago. The next year, he hired the duo on a regular basis. The agent billed his commission for every job that season, claiming he had an exclusive, which paid a commission on every job, whomever booked it.

The owner can't stand the guy.

I don't use agents, period!

Russ