Re: FWD: Resources for Do's and Don't of Contracting

[John Posada <john -at- TDANDW -dot- COM>]

Same way you get the lowest price when you buy something, best estimate
when you build something, etc.

Shop. Speak to multiple agencies, talk to others in the field. Read this
list. When a contractor says they are getting $35, 40, 45, or 50 per
hour or more, use it as a guideline...maybe they are.  I've been
criticized in the past when I would discuss my rates, as if it was
supposed to be kept a secret or as if it was a subject that "nice people
just didn't talk about."  It was EXACTLY for this reason....so those
just getting in could gather information.

Don't take the first job that comes along.

There is no concrete and specific information. Education, experience,
luck, timing, guts (how much can you ask for and who blinks first),
etc., all contribute to the rate.


Porrello, Leonard wrote:
>
> On John's point below, exactly how does one get the highest rate? I have
> researched the archive on this issue, but I still have the following
> questions. I really need concrete and specific information.
>
> For my current job I write, edit, and fully manage my projects from start to
> finish. I work with developers, from engineering specs, and with the
> application to create and maintain the document suite for which I am
> responsible.
>
> Exactly how does all of that translate into $$$ when I negotiate my salary?
> How does one arrive at a wage to ask for and how does one justify it to an
> employer--potential or current?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Leonard Porrello
> Compaq, Telecom Network Solutions
> Pubs, Omaha
> 402.384.7390
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: John Posada
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 1998 7:38 AM
> > To:   TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
> > Subject:      Re: FWD: Resources for Do's and Don't of Contracting
> >
> > 5) Get the highest rate you can.
> >

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