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    leckey 0
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    I know this has been asked before but I can't remember what sites were mentioned. What are good sites to see what rates other programmers are charging for consulting gigs (specifically the US)? I know some had some other guidelines such as if they don't pay for health insurance, then up x% and such. Thanks!

    Back in the blog beatch! http://CraptasticNation.blogspot.com/[^]

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      I know this has been asked before but I can't remember what sites were mentioned. What are good sites to see what rates other programmers are charging for consulting gigs (specifically the US)? I know some had some other guidelines such as if they don't pay for health insurance, then up x% and such. Thanks!

      Back in the blog beatch! http://CraptasticNation.blogspot.com/[^]

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      Mustafa Ismail Mustafa
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      If memory still serves, Ennis had a pretty complicated and near realistic model built. Then again, I might be barking up the wrong tree...

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        If memory still serves, Ennis had a pretty complicated and near realistic model built. Then again, I might be barking up the wrong tree...

        If the post was helpful, please vote, eh! Current activities: Book: Devils by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Project: Hospital Automation, final stage Learning: Image analysis, LINQ Now and forever, defiant to the end. What is Multiple Sclerosis[^]?

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        Jim Crafton
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        So long as your barking by the hour (and charging accordingly as well!).

        ¡El diablo está en mis pantalones! ¡Mire, mire! SELECT * FROM User WHERE Clue > 0 0 rows returned Save an Orange - Use the VCF! Personal 3D projects Just Say No to Web 2 Point Blow

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          So long as your barking by the hour (and charging accordingly as well!).

          ¡El diablo está en mis pantalones! ¡Mire, mire! SELECT * FROM User WHERE Clue > 0 0 rows returned Save an Orange - Use the VCF! Personal 3D projects Just Say No to Web 2 Point Blow

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          Marcus_Idle
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          There is an adage that goes: you should always charge what the market can bear.

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            There is an adage that goes: you should always charge what the market can bear.

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            Mustafa Ismail Mustafa
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            Bear, not dog or tree. Right. Gotcha! Thanks for the heads up! :-D

            If the post was helpful, please vote, eh! Current activities: Book: Devils by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Project: Hospital Automation, final stage Learning: Image analysis, LINQ Now and forever, defiant to the end. What is Multiple Sclerosis[^]?

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              Bear, not dog or tree. Right. Gotcha! Thanks for the heads up! :-D

              If the post was helpful, please vote, eh! Current activities: Book: Devils by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Project: Hospital Automation, final stage Learning: Image analysis, LINQ Now and forever, defiant to the end. What is Multiple Sclerosis[^]?

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              Jim Crafton
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              A bear, a bull, a dog, just so long as you don't piss on the wrong tree!

              ¡El diablo está en mis pantalones! ¡Mire, mire! SELECT * FROM User WHERE Clue > 0 0 rows returned Save an Orange - Use the VCF! Personal 3D projects Just Say No to Web 2 Point Blow

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                If memory still serves, Ennis had a pretty complicated and near realistic model built. Then again, I might be barking up the wrong tree...

                If the post was helpful, please vote, eh! Current activities: Book: Devils by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Project: Hospital Automation, final stage Learning: Image analysis, LINQ Now and forever, defiant to the end. What is Multiple Sclerosis[^]?

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                Gary R Wheeler
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                My model is simple: charge enough that I don't mind being a whore.

                Software Zen: delete this;
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                  A bear, a bull, a dog, just so long as you don't piss on the wrong tree!

                  ¡El diablo está en mis pantalones! ¡Mire, mire! SELECT * FROM User WHERE Clue > 0 0 rows returned Save an Orange - Use the VCF! Personal 3D projects Just Say No to Web 2 Point Blow

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                  Mustafa Ismail Mustafa
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                  Jim Crafton wrote:

                  A bear, a bull, a dog, just so long as you don't piss on the wrong tree!

                  Territorial issues?

                  If the post was helpful, please vote, eh! Current activities: Book: Devils by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Project: Hospital Automation, final stage Learning: Image analysis, LINQ Now and forever, defiant to the end. What is Multiple Sclerosis[^]?

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                  • L leckey 0

                    I know this has been asked before but I can't remember what sites were mentioned. What are good sites to see what rates other programmers are charging for consulting gigs (specifically the US)? I know some had some other guidelines such as if they don't pay for health insurance, then up x% and such. Thanks!

                    Back in the blog beatch! http://CraptasticNation.blogspot.com/[^]

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                    Lost User
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                    I hope you weren't expecting a sensible answer :~

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                      I know this has been asked before but I can't remember what sites were mentioned. What are good sites to see what rates other programmers are charging for consulting gigs (specifically the US)? I know some had some other guidelines such as if they don't pay for health insurance, then up x% and such. Thanks!

                      Back in the blog beatch! http://CraptasticNation.blogspot.com/[^]

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                      Christian Graus
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                      When I was asked to provide rates, I used to find something I wanted to buy, and quote enough to buy it. It worked at the time.

                      Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista. Read my blog to find out how I've worked around bugs in Microsoft tools and frameworks.

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                        My model is simple: charge enough that I don't mind being a whore.

                        Software Zen: delete this;
                        Fold With Us![^]

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                        Christopher Duncan
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                        I prefer mercenary. :)

                        Christopher Duncan www.PracticalUSA.com Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes Copywriting Services

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                          I know this has been asked before but I can't remember what sites were mentioned. What are good sites to see what rates other programmers are charging for consulting gigs (specifically the US)? I know some had some other guidelines such as if they don't pay for health insurance, then up x% and such. Thanks!

                          Back in the blog beatch! http://CraptasticNation.blogspot.com/[^]

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                          TheGreatAndPowerfulOz
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                          I charge $55 to $65 per hour depending on whether benefits/vacation is included. $55 for w2/benefits $65 for 1099/no benefits

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                            My model is simple: charge enough that I don't mind being a whore.

                            Software Zen: delete this;
                            Fold With Us![^]

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                            Mycroft Holmes
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                            Tell that to your agent and then take the analogy further and call him/her a pimp. The look on their face is classic if they have not heard it before.

                            Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH

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                              I charge $55 to $65 per hour depending on whether benefits/vacation is included. $55 for w2/benefits $65 for 1099/no benefits

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                              AspDotNetDev
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                              Wow, I'm getting raped. About $29/hour (with an employer, not contracting). I already knew that though, as my salary is $20K less than my salary report.

                              Visual Studio is an excellent GUIIDE.

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                                My model is simple: charge enough that I don't mind being a whore.

                                Software Zen: delete this;
                                Fold With Us![^]

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                                Lost User
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                                Gary R. Wheeler wrote:

                                My model is simple: charge enough that I don't mind being a whore.

                                Never quite understood this "whore" thing; I used to work with a guy (Glaswegian!) who regularly parroted this garbage. Everybody, bar none, who earns their living by hiring themselves out (i.e. going to work for money) is in the same situation. Calling us whores is meaningless, we are earning a living from our skills or talents. If you believe that equates to whoring then I think you are doing a dissservice to prostitutes.

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                                  I prefer mercenary. :)

                                  Christopher Duncan www.PracticalUSA.com Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes Copywriting Services

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                                  Gary R Wheeler
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                                  That works too. My martial skills are minimal, so the 'on-your-back' image, which anyone can work to, fits me better.

                                  Software Zen: delete this;
                                  Fold With Us![^]

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                                    Gary R. Wheeler wrote:

                                    My model is simple: charge enough that I don't mind being a whore.

                                    Never quite understood this "whore" thing; I used to work with a guy (Glaswegian!) who regularly parroted this garbage. Everybody, bar none, who earns their living by hiring themselves out (i.e. going to work for money) is in the same situation. Calling us whores is meaningless, we are earning a living from our skills or talents. If you believe that equates to whoring then I think you are doing a dissservice to prostitutes.

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                                    Gary R Wheeler
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                                    Using the term 'whore' is descriptive of the disgusting things we do for money (VB anyone?).

                                    Software Zen: delete this;
                                    Fold With Us![^]

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                                      When I was asked to provide rates, I used to find something I wanted to buy, and quote enough to buy it. It worked at the time.

                                      Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista. Read my blog to find out how I've worked around bugs in Microsoft tools and frameworks.

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                                      Lost User
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                                      it must have been a crap contract when you wanted that 'Play along with the Shadows' Tab book :)

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                                        Wow, I'm getting raped. About $29/hour (with an employer, not contracting). I already knew that though, as my salary is $20K less than my salary report.

                                        Visual Studio is an excellent GUIIDE.

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                                        leckey 0
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                                        Don't fret; I know I make WAY less for my experience but since I'm married with no kids, I've found keeping my salary lower means less in taxes overall.

                                        Back in the blog beatch! http://CraptasticNation.blogspot.com/[^]

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                                        • C Christian Graus

                                          When I was asked to provide rates, I used to find something I wanted to buy, and quote enough to buy it. It worked at the time.

                                          Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista. Read my blog to find out how I've worked around bugs in Microsoft tools and frameworks.

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                                          leckey 0
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                                          So how much is a general "divorce" these days?

                                          Back in the blog beatch! http://CraptasticNation.blogspot.com/[^]

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