[AccessD] OT Contract Rates

This ONLY APPLIES to direct client-to-consultant situations.
When AGENCIES get involved, their BEST INTERESTS overshadow performance and
your fine reputation.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-
> bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Benson, William (GE Global
> Research, consultant)
> Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 10:36 PM
> To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving
> Subject: Re: [AccessD] OT Contract Rates
>
> Yep - not a factor of how bad they need you, it's what you are worth to
> yourself, other clients, etc - ie, your "going rate". Word gets around.
> B
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-
> bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Darryl Collins
> Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 8:34 PM
> To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving
> Subject: Re: [AccessD] OT Contract Rates
>
> Yeah, I would agree with this - the quality of the relationship can pay
> big over time.  I usually value the long term setup over the bottom
> line on a short term invoice.  Use your judgement on this I guess.
> There is no 'right' way to do it.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-
> bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Dettman
> Sent: Thursday, 2 August 2012 11:08 PM
> To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving'
> Subject: Re: [AccessD] OT Contract Rates
>
> Paul,
>
>   One other piece of advice; don't burn any bridges<g>.
>
>   Not sure what the relationship is, why you left, under what terms,
> etc., but be fair in your contracting.
>
>   I left one situation behind and after a year or so, the director made
> the comment "You know, you had us over the barrel; you could have asked
> for anything and we would have been stuck paying it, but you didn't
> screw us", and because of that, it turned into more work.
>
>   Never know when you might get called back.
>
>   Certainly be fair to yourself and not shortchange the situation (and
> you've gotten some good advice on how to do that), but don't hold them
> hostage either.
>
> Jim.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Paul
> Hartland
> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 11:51 AM
> To: Access List
> Subject: [AccessD] OT Contract Rates
>
> To all,
>
> Probably not the best place to put this so I do appologise, but am in a
> situation in which I have never been or thought about before.  I leave
> my current company after almost 11 years this Friday 3rd August, and
> start with a new company on the 6th August.  The old company have asked
> me (no further details as yet) if I would be interested in working for
> them on a contract basis out of hours from my new company (no
> conflicting interests of business).  What I would like to know is what
> sort of rates etc I should be requesting for support and help for SQL,
> SSRS, Access, as these will be systems I have worked on for the last
> ten years.  The thing is they could have a situation where they are
> stuck with an issue, I could log on and resolve it in minutes, or may
> take an hour or more, I can work out my own time, electric etc,  but I
> am stuck with regards to asking what sort of charges for my help.
>
> Thank you for any advice in advance.
>
> --
> Paul Hartland
> paul.hartland at googlemail.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
>
>
>
> --
> 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