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Been contracting for decades. Wouldn't do it any other way. The critical thing is to get a pipeline of folks you know that send work your way. So rarely idle.
by JoeAltmaier 6y ago
Been contracting for decades. Wouldn't do it any other way.
The critical thing is to get a pipeline of folks you know that send work your way. So rarely idle. That was done by working 15 years in the field in a variety of companies. I keep in contact with many old colleagues and remind them I've got bandwidth.
I never made more money than I do contracting now. I've never had to 'chase down money' - never had a bad check, never been stiffed. Had some late checks for sure. Probably due to the quality of my contacts.
- deliriousferret 6y agoWhat kind of day rate do you manage to pull?
- JoeAltmaier 5y agoIt depends. Some midwestern companies want to pay < $100/hr. Californians will pay up to $145/hr for special skills. New York is accustomed to outrageous fees. I feel bad about taking advantage them so I only go up to $165/hr or so. And of course for assurances about hours and duration of the project, discounts.