Current compensation conditions

2010-11-22 Thread Michael ODonnell
I might be invited to join a team of developers on what they're calling a contract basis (tho it'd actually be a W2 rather than 1099 relationship; hourly, no benefits) and they've asked me to quote a rate. As it's been a while since I've had to dance this dance I wonder what other people are

Re: Current compensation conditions

2010-11-22 Thread Chris
Depends on the job itself. What type of job? I am currently working a contract doing embedded development, and I am getting the same hourly rate that I was 4 years ago. so yes, the current economic climate has certainly not helped . Chris On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 13:23, Michael ODonnell

Re: Current compensation conditions

2010-11-22 Thread mark
On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 1:23 PM, Michael ODonnell michael.odonn...@comcast.net wrote: I might be invited to join a team of developers on what they're calling a contract basis (tho it'd actually be a W2 rather than 1099 relationship; hourly, no benefits) and they've asked me to quote a rate.  

Re: Current compensation conditions

2010-11-22 Thread Jonathan Linowes
On Nov 22, 2010, at 1:38 PM, mark wrote: On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 1:23 PM, Michael ODonnell michael.odonn...@comcast.net wrote: I might be invited to join a team of developers on what they're calling a contract basis (tho it'd actually be a W2 rather than 1099 relationship; hourly, no

Re: Current compensation conditions

2010-11-22 Thread mark
On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Derek Atkins de...@ihtfp.com wrote: 2080 implies you're working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year.  Normally I see people use 2000 instead (you need *some* time off!)  And some consultants also add an overhead for time spent between gigs, or looking for other

Re: Current compensation conditions

2010-11-22 Thread mnolin
On Mon Nov 22 13:38 , mark sent: On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 1:23 PM, Michael ODonnell michael.odonn...@comcast.net wrote: I might be invited to join a team of developers on what they're calling a "contract" basis (tho it'd actually be a W2 rather than 1099

Re: Current compensation conditions

2010-11-22 Thread Brian St. Pierre
On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 1:58 PM, mno...@embedded-unlimited.com wrote: On Mon Nov 22 13:38 , mark sent: On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 1:23 PM, Michael ODonnell michael.odonn...@comcast.net wrote: I might be invited to join a team of developers on what they're calling a contract basis (tho it'd