adjusting freelance rates
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- era4O40
duhsign - keep it constant. none of this gradated system... we hire des/devs for an hourly, project or daily rate. Not three of each.
- duhsign0
well I emailed him the rates I currently charge and just said I am flexible and that we can go from there based on the type of work he needs and hours. He's running the info through his financial dept and will get back to me. Sounds good to me.
Thanks for your opinions, always appreciated.
- duhsign0
I think if your going to ask for one rate your implying your only willing to do a certain kind of work. I'm underemployed right now and looking for opportunity so just trying to be flexible. I guess its something I need to consider a little more carefully
- fyoucher10
Jesus people. 190k plus benefits.
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- duhsign0
190k sounds perfect, let me know when your hiring!
- duhsign0
190k sounds perfect, let me know when your hiring!
- Josev0
What's your level of experience?
I would ask for at least $65 an hour. If you'll be getting a lot of work out of them, will have little administrative time involved, and can get something long term then you could probably negotiate your price. Keep in mind that you live in an expensive city, you have to purchase healthcare, pay your own taxes, etc. I've read that most freelancers can only bill, on average, 25 hours a week. The rest is eaten up by management/administration.
- monNom0
You should pick one rate and stick to it. Charging 1/3rd for production work calls into question the actual value of your time.
- persona_non_grata0
so ... update?
- bored2death0
This sounds like a conversation you should be having with the people that are going to hire you.
- Machuse0
well $50/hr runs about $120k+ a year fulltime
Would the art director be making much more than that?
- doesnotexist0
yes have this conversation with them. your numbers look good. don't be afraid to ask for more in case they bring the number down.
- effort0
it depends on the size of the company, where the job is, the type of work you'll be executing and what you bring to the table. in my experience, freelance rates are often 2x what a fulltime rate is. that said, 50/hour sounds low to me.
- bored2death0
These are my normal rates for freelance, but I'm flexible for a long term engagement. Let's discuss what you foresee for the position.
Is that so hard?