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$100/h is my highest rate, but frankly plan to increase it to at least $150, which I still don't have an idea of how to do :) jus wondering: anyone followed ht

by odev 12y ago

$100/h is my highest rate, but frankly plan to increase it to at least $150, which I still don't have an idea of how to do :) jus wondering: anyone followed http://doubleyourfreelancing.com/ http://doubleyourfreelancing.com/ rules and succeeded?

hellbanner 12y ago
<1099, not w2>Yes. It's just a number. Double it. Do the same with your hourly estimates. I quit my job making ~27 to doing contracting at 40. Then 60, 75, 80 now 85-100 across projects. (3 years rails, 6 years other stuff, USA) The real kicker is the former company billed me out at $150+ when I had even less experience!
- lewisvance 12y ago
  Do you have a few minutes to chat about your experience? I'm looking to make a similar move and I'd love to hear about what worked and didn't work for you. My contact info is in my profile (I didn't see any in yours). Thanks.
  - hellbanner 12y ago
    I emailed you.
- venomsnake 12y ago
  Can you give ideas where to start searching for international contracting work if you are outside of US?
  - hellbanner 12y ago
    Most of my work has come from referrals, but the original leads came from introducing myself. I suggest finding an international conference -- regardless of industry -- meet those people, trade business cards & regularly stay in contact offering your services. I haven't used this resource; but there are online communities like http://forum.thefreelancersguild.com/ http://forum.thefreelancersguild.com/ by the creator of DYFR.
- Guvante 12y ago
  > The real kicker is the former company billed me out at $150+ when I had even less experience! One thing to keep in mind is one of the reasons for doing that is the environment you are in and a certain guarantee about the work provided.
  - hellbanner 12y ago
    Yes - I am aware of that. Having an experienced team available to help newer coders out dramatically increases their productivity through synergy, pair programming and learning. However -- there's still a huge price discrepancy1

by odev 12y ago

hellbanner 12y ago

<1099, not w2>Yes. It's just a number. Double it. Do the same with your hourly estimates. I quit my job making ~27 to doing contracting at 40. Then 60, 75, 80 now 85-100 across projects. (3 years rails, 6 years other stuff, USA) The real kicker is the former company billed me out at $150+ when I had even less experience!

lewisvance 12y ago
Do you have a few minutes to chat about your experience? I'm looking to make a similar move and I'd love to hear about what worked and didn't work for you. My contact info is in my profile (I didn't see any in yours). Thanks.
- hellbanner 12y ago
  I emailed you.
venomsnake 12y ago
Can you give ideas where to start searching for international contracting work if you are outside of US?
- hellbanner 12y ago
  Most of my work has come from referrals, but the original leads came from introducing myself. I suggest finding an international conference -- regardless of industry -- meet those people, trade business cards & regularly stay in contact offering your services. I haven't used this resource; but there are online communities like http://forum.thefreelancersguild.com/ http://forum.thefreelancersguild.com/ by the creator of DYFR.
Guvante 12y ago
> The real kicker is the former company billed me out at $150+ when I had even less experience! One thing to keep in mind is one of the reasons for doing that is the environment you are in and a certain guarantee about the work provided.
- hellbanner 12y ago
  Yes - I am aware of that. Having an experienced team available to help newer coders out dramatically increases their productivity through synergy, pair programming and learning. However -- there's still a huge price discrepancy1