Re: Contract rates

Subject: Re: Contract rates
From: Evelyn Lee Barney <evbarney -at- comcast -dot- net>
To: Gene Kim-Eng <techwr -at- genek -dot- com>
Date: Thu, 30 May 2013 19:58:57 +0000 (UTC)





Well, of course, Gene - the question is - how to you get a starting idea what that may be? Punt?


Ev

----- Original Message -----
The only standard is what all of your competitors are willing to take to
do the same work.

Gene Kim-Eng


On 5/30/2013 12:09 PM, beelia wrote:
> Also, since I'm starting contracting again, I have to set my rate. I
> remember someone on this list had a great formula for figuring out what to
> charge, considering your direct rate, your estimate of what you have to
> include for benefits, taxes, etc.
>
> Of course, rates vary significantly by location. I'm in Silicon Valley, and
> I have a rough idea already. So I'm excluding that variable.
>
> Anybody have some wisdom to impart?

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