[AccessD] Access Application - per unit cost

I think I would recommend that the client try the 'east Indian'
programmers, because you do NOT want him as a client.  Underhanded and
under the table are not good client characteristics. 


Charlotte Foust

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[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  

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