Hi, This thread is very off-topic here but it's interresting and maybe it should go to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or somewhere else. I think a lot of people have many problems with all of those public-relations matters, especially when they want to start working as an independent programmer. A big problem is also not only how much to charge, but how to actually find clients, etc. I see many experienced programmers here who could share their knowlegde with people just starting their career. I'm sure that there are a lot of easier works out there, maybe not for $40/h but $20/h or even less, but it's not so easy to find them for people who don't know that market very well. Anyone interrested? I suggest a move to [EMAIL PROTECTED] list.
- RaFaL Pocztarski. > > > > Now take the amount you want to make and divide it by the number > > > > of hours you came up with above ($40,000 / 1,000). You get $40. > > > > That's your target hourly rate. > > > > > > $40K as a consultant is much less spendable money than $40K as an > > > employee. > > > > Yes, that's an additional 7.5% for social security. In addition, you > > have to take care of your own benefits, etc. > > > > I'd recommend that you start to inch up your rate with new clients, > > and that you try and see what your market will bear.
