>It’s a lot more work upfront to define a clear statement of work, but it has allowed me to stay above USD$200/hr without customers batting an eye - whereas my

>It’s a lot more work upfront to define a clear statement of work, but it has allowed me to stay above USD$200/hr without customers batting an eye - whereas my rate was consistently a sticking point in negotiations. I don't know why I'm reading this thread 15 minutes before I study the back of my eyelids for 8 hours, but the truth in this statement oddly stoped my academic pursuits dead in my tracks.