You are kinda tapping in to why I stopped billing hourly where possible and went to a monthly retainer model. The answer wasn't to give clients more granular tr

You are kinda tapping in to why I stopped billing hourly where possible and went to a monthly retainer model. The answer wasn't to give clients more granular tracking - that just made them argue over every 5 minute task - the answer was to find better clients who understood they are paying for my skills not just my time. > fifteen minutes I go off reading HN, having lunch, or any other short break? On the other hand, you also have to be fair and realistic if you are spending a lot of time on non-client activities, especially if you are billing hourly. Don't bill the client for your lunch break, bill them for work.