[kwlug-disc] consulting fees

[Dave Cramer]

Dave Cramer

On 23 February 2018 at 11:19, Khalid Baheyeldin <kb at 2bits.com> wrote:

> Doug!
>
> Congratulations ...
>
> This is fantastic. You now experience the ecstasy of turning a hobby open
> source project into a job. Thrilling and rewarding.
>
> Regarding the rate you should ask for, it depends on the length of the
> contract. The shorter it is, the higher your hourly rate.
>
> If it is 6 months or less, then use your current hourly equivalent at your
> day job, and multiply by 1.5X in USD as a starting point for negotiations.
> This compensates for the lack of benefits, pension, EI, ....etc.
>
> Hope it works out as you want it to ...
>


IMO NY rates would at a minimum be 150 USD/hour. Don't forget that if they
are wiring money into your account there will be a wire fee on your end.

Good luck
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