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Subject:What is the going rate? (Canada) From:Jennifer Hines <jenn -at- NDIGITAL -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 25 Aug 1998 09:29:32 EST5DST
Hi everyone,
I am a university student (in Ontario, Canada) currently on a co-op work term.
In September I am leaving my co-op position and going back to school for a semester.
I have been offered contract work through my employer as well as another contact
while I'm at school (whatever I feel I can handle).
My problem is that I have no experience in this area and have no idea how or what I
should charge for my work.
I'm afraid that I'll undercut myself because I am inexperienced in negotiations and I
don't really know what the going rate is.
