Posted by Joseph Melnick on 09/18/05 04:21

Hello Steve, You Wrote:
"steve" <a@bc.com> wrote in message news:DeNWe.16909$tc7.16542@fe03.lga...
>
> | Finally you need to look at a project rate not an hourly rate... unless
> you
> | are looking to contract hire sombody into a fixed term contract... it is
> | usually better to hire programmers by the project and not the hour...
>
> actually...most of the contracting i had done was at a negotiated hourly
> rate with no intentions on either side for any long-term commitments. the
> rate was based on a few simple factors...difficulty/complexity, duration,
> and quality needed. other considerations were things like
> responsibilities,
> scope, and project size.
>
> from the language of the op, i must agree it seems an indication that this
> person(s) has little experience, high expectations, and shallow
> pockets...not a good combination. the least i made when contracting was
> $35
> p/h but the work was plentiful and easy as compared to project managing at
> around $95+ an hour (why anyone would hourly a pm is beyond me...but the
> money was good).
>
> i usually quote very high but i'd never consider an "opportunity"
> communicated in this medium...esp. one done so in the fashion seen here.
>
> btw, wtf is up with the "over night" hours...that's a new one to me. ;^)
>
>

What I get from this is that they are probably in a desperate situation and
need something done Now and until it is finished OR they are concerned that
the work will impact their production enviroment. In either case, there
isn't enough information to tender a proper bid.

Joseph Melnick
JM Web Consultants
Toronto ON Canada

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