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Posted by jakdedert on 03/23/06 21:00
Fletch wrote:
> Bill Farnsworth wrote On 03/23/06 11:49,:
>>
>> <blackburst@aol.com> wrote
>>
>>>
>>> I guess I was not clear. They have an exisitng system, they have people
>>> to operate it. I'm being asked to maintain it, as needed.
>>>
>>
>> AHA!!
>> That 'splains it much better.
>> My bad.
>> As you know, a customer oriented, walk in the door, non-emergency,
>> "repaired in a timely manner" bench rate is between $65.00 and $75.00
>> per hour. And that is with test gear and manuals accessible.
>> But, that rate is NOT based on how much one could love baseball.
>> If you love to watch the sport in small venues on warm summer nights.
>> And the seats and food are free, then your $25.00 per hour is a pretty
>> good deal for you and your friend, the owner.
>> I say...."Play ball!"
>>
>> Bill F.
>> www.billfarnsworthvideo.com
>>
> A secondary adendum: Just because you know the guy, he should
> understand that your fees are based on your need to earn a living at the
> prevailing rate for your services. If you wish to cut a deal, charging
> less, that is up to you. But it should not be his expectation that
> because he knows you, you should accept a lesser deal than is fair
> market value for the work. He knows he'll have to pay someone --
> preferrably someone with expertise -- you, to do a more than comeptent
> job to be sure everything operates properly during use. That is the job
> you are taking on.
Agreed. I'd not give away much on the actual rate; but in a case like
the above, I might be willing to offer some discount in the form of a
free site survey, or to take partial compensation in some form other
than strictly cash.
For instance, a box seat (or any seat, for that matter) is a valuable
incentive or perk to be able to offer to other clients...or employees
for that matter.
jak
>
> --Fletch
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