Hey everybody,
thanks a lot for all the info i got, i know it's kindof a stragne question,
but i really had no idea to expect what to earn or to be offered in a
situation like the one i'm in now.
Now i know what to compare with and how to deal with everything and i think
i'm set on job-instructions for the rest of my life.
thanks a lot
i really appreciate it.
Jule
On Sunday 19 May 2002 20:46, Doug Riddle wrote:
> --- Jule <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Hey guys,
> > I got an offer to do some php/mysql design for a local company,
> > basically what it's going to be is to take the current Access DB and make
> > it acessible through a webpage (that's the basic info they gave me). How
> > much should i except to get paid for this, and what is an acceptable
> > amount, for the completion of this project, or per hour?
> >
> > Jule
> > --
>
> Jule:
>
> I cannot guess what the going rate in New England is for DB
> programming. A few years ago I was getting $20.00 US for work like it. I
> have made a lot more too, it sort of depends on what the market will bear.
> I suspect they are not sure themselves. I can offer a few things to think
> about...
>
> Things to consider:
> 1) Task Creep/Function creep/add-in bloat/design creep/ etc.
> Get it clear up front what it is they expect and what constitutes a
> completed project. If there is not a clear design and task list, then even
> they are not sure what they want. They want someone to figure that out for
> them, and are probably not fully aware of the effort involved, or the cost.
> In that case I would ask for hourly wages. That way, changes to the
> project in mid-stream do not require negotiations about cost and pay.
>
> 2) Deliverables. Make sure you get a schedule of when they want what. You
> will need time to figure out the DB, and work with them on the front-end
> the client will see, not to mention the nuts and bolts of the job. Break
> the project into bite-sized pieces and get their buy-in on each stage. Get
> the guidlines in writing and a firm definition of what they consider a
> completed project in the contract.
>
> 3) Coordination. If at all possible, get one, or at the most two, people
> to act as coordinators. These should be people able to approve designs,
> make decisions and preferably write checks. Avoid designing by committee
> wherever possible.
>
> 4) Contract. Get it in writing. Unless they are offering you a position
> with their company, they will expect a contract. It doesn't have to be a
> complicated formal affair. Just discuss the job, write down their
> expectations and convert that into a "for the completion of this project as
> outlined herein, the company of I've-got-your-wallet agrees to pay my
> company, and-all-your-money, X dollars per hour for the building of this
> web site. The company agrees to provide ample opportunity to discuss the
> deliverables as outlined and tender approval in a timely basis, etc."
> That's it, save your receipts and keep good notes. That will allow you to
> be sure you own any code you write, not them. They are buying the use of
> the code, not the code. Make sure you work that in somewhere.
>
> After that, just enjoy yourself.
>
> =
> Warmest Regards,
> Doug Riddle
> http://www.dougriddle.com
>
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