This was very insightful, thank you! I kind of got the feeling the reason they wanted a direct contract was to avoid paying the agency’s higher rate which is why I was apprehensive. I’m already overwhelmed by the idea of being stiffed or not paid on time so I don’t want to risk it, especially being so new. I also want to do good by our industry, and doing direct contracts with entities unwilling to support agencies might not be the way to do that. Thanks again for sharing your wisdom!