Jim Lawrence
accessd at shaw.ca
Fri Apr 7 22:19:18 CDT 2006
Hi All: Good news. After the client and I sat down for a conversation we hammered out a good deal. We have managed to ink-out a contract that both of us can live with. He admitted that he does not trust programmers after being 'ripped' in a couple of instances. Dealing with an old coder like me seemed calm things down and we have a deal that may see a solid ongoing full-time contract coming out of this. Thanks so much for all your suggestions. They definitely help put things in perspective. Jim PS So there is something that you young punk programmers do not have. -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 2:44 PM To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: Re: [AccessD] Access Application - per unit cost Thank you all for your suggestions. I have planned to verbally submit an appropriate counter offer and let the project go if there is no agreement Jim -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 7:42 AM To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: [AccessD] Access Application - per unit cost These are interesting times. Yesterday a programmer who is working with my company went to see a new client as I was out of the city for a couple of days on business. The client would like a custom made complex piece of code that would 'screen scrape' from other web sites so his site would be able to present a list of the best prices... a good idea. We had previously agreed on principle but had not negotiated a price. The client presented the young programmer with his position. First, we were to be on an hourly rate or when ever the client called. Second, the client would pay the programmer directly and not go through the company. Third, the maximum rate he would pay would be $12.00 and hour as he had two 'east Indian' programmers, who had submitted bids of $5.00 per hour but felt that he should try and support local talent. .. and a rider.. The client wants all code made to be his and if we ever used similar code again, in another paying contract we would pay him 50% of gross profits. I must say, I am almost speechless but please feel free to comment. Jim -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.859 / Virus Database: 585 - Release Date: 2/14/2005 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.859 / Virus Database: 585 - Release Date: 2/14/2005 -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com