[AccessD] Rate for first time

Small exaggeration there, but I think the point is well met.  However to
clarify, McPloyees are still making minimum wage, and managers are lucky to
pull more than $7/hr.

Keith L. Kovala


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From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of John Bartow
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 11:53 AM
To: accessd at databaseadvisors.com
Subject: RE: [AccessD] Rate for first time


YIKES!

Where do you live? $10 an hour is just about what you get working at a
McDonalds these days!
;o)

You have a lot more training and overhead than $10 an hour. Think of it this
way: You may have some of these things -but business wise you need to BUY:
ODE, Wise Install, SageKey Scripts, a decent Help writing program (price it
at RoboHelp-worst case), a good PC, desk, office furnishings, accountant...
after 6 months you'll need to buy a real life!
;o)

In the U.S. try $65/hour for starters. If you're uncomfortable with billing
the whole amount because it took longer than you thought then only bill a
portion of the hours. Never bill too low of a rate. I bill according to
customer size and what I'm doing: 65-120. For non-profits, I donate half
back after payment (which is agreed upon ahead of time).

IRC there is an article in one the Many-to-Many newsletters on this, check
it out it is very good advice.

HTH
JB
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From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Hollis,Virginia
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 11:16 AM
To: 'accessd at databaseadvisors.com'
Subject: [AccessD] Rate for first time


I know this has been asked a zillion times....

What is a fair hourly rate for developers? I have been asked to do my first
outside developing for a company. Since this is my first time, is 10.00 hour
too low?

They are wanting it set up as a consultant, is that different than an
independent contractor? I am not sure what the difference would be tax wise?
Any suggestions?

Virginia