o/t contract rates per hour?
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Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
o/t contract rates per hour?
what are going rates for contract work per hour....i.e. if i want to make $25-$30 an hour should i bill at $40-$45?.... i'm at the point where i need to contract myself out instead of going through a recruiter (i'm getting the run around from them now)..... plus i think i would be more marketable if i can figure out a contract rate that i could use.
any suggestions would help me out.
i figure for design/detailing it would be a different rate than my model building rates but i'm trying to get back into design. models get me good money but it's not steady.
b
any suggestions would help me out.
i figure for design/detailing it would be a different rate than my model building rates but i'm trying to get back into design. models get me good money but it's not steady.
b
Melting Slicks
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From: Connecticut
Sorry but you lost me
What type of work are you speaking of?
I do alot of contract work (I.T. Networking) and I always have given a price per hour/day/job up front.
And sign a contract so Im kind of confused about your question.
I usually do ok but I have lost my shirt on occasion...
What type of work are you speaking of?
I do alot of contract work (I.T. Networking) and I always have given a price per hour/day/job up front.
And sign a contract so Im kind of confused about your question.
I usually do ok but I have lost my shirt on occasion...
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Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
it would be based on a per hour schedual.....
i can sort of figure out the time when i would do a project at my house/etc..... but if i was to take a desk in an office and they pay me contract per hour, what would be a decent rate ......
reason i ask is because the recruiter that picked up my resume and set me up with an interview, is giving me the run around stating that their contracts with the company i would work for are still in process....it's been a week now....
so, the recruiter will be paying me $24 and hour but who knows what they are charging the client to have me work in-house.......
as opposed to a recruiter contracting me out, i would like to contract myself out in the future..... i'm just trying to figure out a decent rate based on a $25-$30 an hour position.....25%increase/etc
thanks
and i have been burned a few times also...... once by a good client of mine....
i can sort of figure out the time when i would do a project at my house/etc..... but if i was to take a desk in an office and they pay me contract per hour, what would be a decent rate ......
reason i ask is because the recruiter that picked up my resume and set me up with an interview, is giving me the run around stating that their contracts with the company i would work for are still in process....it's been a week now....
so, the recruiter will be paying me $24 and hour but who knows what they are charging the client to have me work in-house.......
as opposed to a recruiter contracting me out, i would like to contract myself out in the future..... i'm just trying to figure out a decent rate based on a $25-$30 an hour position.....25%increase/etc
thanks
and i have been burned a few times also...... once by a good client of mine....
Melting Slicks
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From: Airdrie Alberta
Depends on the business, If you look at some of the restoration/paint shops they charge up around $70 per hour, if you have specialized skills such as airbrushing or custom paint it is what ever the market can bear.
My daughter is a tattoo artist and can charge up to $140.00 per hour, Geeze she makes more than her ol man that has been in the I.T. industry for 30+years
You also have to take into account your expenses for health care, business expenses, training etc so you can cover your costs.
My daughter is a tattoo artist and can charge up to $140.00 per hour, Geeze she makes more than her ol man that has been in the I.T. industry for 30+years
You also have to take into account your expenses for health care, business expenses, training etc so you can cover your costs.
Last edited by hwcoop; Aug 7, 2006 at 06:57 PM.
Burning Brakes
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Please state specifically;
What kind of work you do, and specifically, the types of services that you will be performing for your clients.
What city you are working in.
This information will allow others to give you better feedback.
I have a Handyman business in southern New Jersey. The rates in southern NJ are less than they are in northern NJ. I have an hourly rate and I have a day rate.
What kind of work you do, and specifically, the types of services that you will be performing for your clients.
What city you are working in.
This information will allow others to give you better feedback.
I have a Handyman business in southern New Jersey. The rates in southern NJ are less than they are in northern NJ. I have an hourly rate and I have a day rate.
Team Owner
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From: Monterey, CA
I can't help much except to recommend that you correct the spelling and grammar errors in your resume. Big turn off for employers. They think that if you aren't meticulous about your resume, how meticulous will you be on their dime?
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Me2
I can't help much except to recommend that you correct the spelling and grammar errors in your resume. Big turn off for employers. They think that if you aren't meticulous about your resume, how meticulous will you be on their dime?
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Originally Posted by onaqwst
it would be based on a per hour schedual.....
i can sort of figure out the time when i would do a project at my house/etc..... but if i was to take a desk in an office and they pay me contract per hour, what would be a decent rate ......
reason i ask is because the recruiter that picked up my resume and set me up with an interview, is giving me the run around stating that their contracts with the company i would work for are still in process....it's been a week now....
so, the recruiter will be paying me $24 and hour but who knows what they are charging the client to have me work in-house.......
as opposed to a recruiter contracting me out, i would like to contract myself out in the future..... i'm just trying to figure out a decent rate based on a $25-$30 an hour position.....25%increase/etc
thanks
and i have been burned a few times also...... once by a good client of mine....
i can sort of figure out the time when i would do a project at my house/etc..... but if i was to take a desk in an office and they pay me contract per hour, what would be a decent rate ......
reason i ask is because the recruiter that picked up my resume and set me up with an interview, is giving me the run around stating that their contracts with the company i would work for are still in process....it's been a week now....
so, the recruiter will be paying me $24 and hour but who knows what they are charging the client to have me work in-house.......
as opposed to a recruiter contracting me out, i would like to contract myself out in the future..... i'm just trying to figure out a decent rate based on a $25-$30 an hour position.....25%increase/etc
thanks
and i have been burned a few times also...... once by a good client of mine....
Needless to say,a these companies make good mula if they keep their overhead down..I quit the position last April to get back to "real" retirement...sounds to me you are talking about "consulting" rather than being a worker bee..in that case....whole different deal as in my case....I negotiated my own contract...
Rich
Rich
Last edited by rihwoods; Aug 8, 2006 at 12:31 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
thanks
that's what i was think is that the recruiter doubled my rate..... so if i wanted 25 the recruiter would bill 50 then the company would figure 75.... so everyone managed to make 1/3...
once i figure out a decent way to structure my resume/etc i will start to contract myself. maybe it'll be a good way for me to make some decent money and still be able to bounce around after 4-6 month intervals
b
that's what i was think is that the recruiter doubled my rate..... so if i wanted 25 the recruiter would bill 50 then the company would figure 75.... so everyone managed to make 1/3...
once i figure out a decent way to structure my resume/etc i will start to contract myself. maybe it'll be a good way for me to make some decent money and still be able to bounce around after 4-6 month intervals
b
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Originally Posted by onaqwst
thanks
that's what i was think is that the recruiter doubled my rate..... so if i wanted 25 the recruiter would bill 50 then the company would figure 75.... so everyone managed to make 1/3...
once i figure out a decent way to structure my resume/etc i will start to contract myself. maybe it'll be a good way for me to make some decent money and still be able to bounce around after 4-6 month intervals
b
that's what i was think is that the recruiter doubled my rate..... so if i wanted 25 the recruiter would bill 50 then the company would figure 75.... so everyone managed to make 1/3...
once i figure out a decent way to structure my resume/etc i will start to contract myself. maybe it'll be a good way for me to make some decent money and still be able to bounce around after 4-6 month intervals
b
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Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
rihwoods
i did a quick search and was amazed as the starting/going salary for consulting..... i think i might have to figure out a way to be able to consult on a designer level. i have always been looking at opportunities in different fashions so that might help.
i came across an article that stated that not all consultants have business degrees...arch/engineering/education..... i think i will have to further research this field and possibly figure out a tactic to approach it.
thanks
b
i did a quick search and was amazed as the starting/going salary for consulting..... i think i might have to figure out a way to be able to consult on a designer level. i have always been looking at opportunities in different fashions so that might help.
i came across an article that stated that not all consultants have business degrees...arch/engineering/education..... i think i will have to further research this field and possibly figure out a tactic to approach it.
thanks
b
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Originally Posted by onaqwst
rihwoods
i did a quick search and was amazed as the starting/going salary for consulting..... i think i might have to figure out a way to be able to consult on a designer level. i have always been looking at opportunities in different fashions so that might help.
i came across an article that stated that not all consultants have business degrees...arch/engineering/education..... i think i will have to further research this field and possibly figure out a tactic to approach it.
thanks
b
i did a quick search and was amazed as the starting/going salary for consulting..... i think i might have to figure out a way to be able to consult on a designer level. i have always been looking at opportunities in different fashions so that might help.
i came across an article that stated that not all consultants have business degrees...arch/engineering/education..... i think i will have to further research this field and possibly figure out a tactic to approach it.
thanks
b
Don't be discouraged...it will come down to your expertise,presentation and what they see as your contribution to THEIR business....and yes, consulting fees are very good...and I did not need medical benefits,etc...
Good luck..
Rich
Le Mans Master
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From: Boca Raton Florida
Thats a pretty good plan, most companies are paying out $65 to $100/hr for Professional/Technical services these days. When I work on my own I bill out $95/hr. I am in the Cellular industry on the technology side. Currently I am working as a contractor to Cingular thru a tech recruiter and I think they are billing me at $75
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Once again. The guy you are talking to at Aerotek IS NOT A RECRUITER. He is a sales guy that puts warm bodies in seats for the lowest rate he can get.
As far as finding work as a designer, you may as well cross that off your list. A month ago you posted a question about what CAD design program you should learn. I would bet that you have done nothing. So again I say, a designer with no CAD skills is unemployable.
As far as model making you seem the have average skills at architectural models (I looked at your website). That is a dying profession. Commercial Architects all use CAD now and can do "walk thoughs" and photorealistic rendering.
The spellcheck recommendation from above is worthwhile also. I couldn't believe that you misspelled Aerotek on one of your other threads on this subject.
As far as finding work as a designer, you may as well cross that off your list. A month ago you posted a question about what CAD design program you should learn. I would bet that you have done nothing. So again I say, a designer with no CAD skills is unemployable.
As far as model making you seem the have average skills at architectural models (I looked at your website). That is a dying profession. Commercial Architects all use CAD now and can do "walk thoughs" and photorealistic rendering.
The spellcheck recommendation from above is worthwhile also. I couldn't believe that you misspelled Aerotek on one of your other threads on this subject.
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Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
Originally Posted by BBShark
Commercial Architects all use CAD now and can do "walk thoughs" and photorealistic rendering.
The spellcheck recommendation from above is worthwhile also. I couldn't believe that you misspelled Aerotek on one of your other threads on this subject.
The spellcheck recommendation from above is worthwhile also. I couldn't believe that you misspelled Aerotek on one of your other threads on this subject.
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