> completely resolve the issue. (It was a bad hard drive in a server, that > someone eventually used ONTrack data recovery software on.) > > So, in my opinion either way fixed or not fixed I should be paid for the > 3 hours. I also spent half of another day speaking with the client and > the consultant trying to drum up a "side job" for me and a client for him. > I thought we were going to get more work from this client, > but I have heard nothing since.
You should get these things in writing, or at least sketch out the details via email before working. Typically, if the consultant is taking a large cut (e.g., 15% or over) then she should assume all liability for payment. So you should have been paid within two weeks or so. If she is taking a smaller cut or even a simple finder's fee then you would both share the risk of non-payment. Having said that, you should both AGREE to this before you do any work. You now know for next time. :) > This has been 4 months and I have yet to be paid for my 3 hours. From what > I understand the consultant has yet to be paid by the client. (which is > the last thing I heard in JANUARY.) > I have contacted this person twice since this time, trying to give enough > time for paperwork to be done. I have sent two emails in the past month > with no response. Yes, I would be concerned about this. --- Puryear Information Technology, LLC Baton Rouge, LA 225-343-3056 http://www.puryear-it.com Author of "Best Practices for Managing Linux and UNIX Servers" Download your free copy: http://www.puryear-it.com/manage-linux.htm
