Self-employed workers
3
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2answers
121 views
Is it standard practice to give the client an editable copy of my documentation?
A client of mine has requested the original format of my documentation. I've never been asked this before and so I don't really have a policy yet in this regard.
I don't really want the client to be ...
-8
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1answer
46 views
Where do I search for resources to gain a basic understanding of writing software programs [closed]
I am a young entrepreneur with a partner who is very experienced in building software and coding. He, however, has never had much to do with the planning and creating requirements side of the ...
10
votes
2answers
269 views
Minimizing Damage from a Freelance Job with a Vindictive Client
Some time ago, I did a writing freelance job for a client. I sent in a few drafts and received very little feedback, despite me prompting for some, but I was given nothing but praise for my work right ...
6
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1answer
152 views
Can I list the projects I worked on through my job on my portfolio?
I'm a web developer looking to update my online portfolio.
Can I list the projects I worked on through my day job onto my portfolio, or should the projects only be projects I found as a freelancer?
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11
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3answers
490 views
Freelancer - Proof of work hours
How do you document or proof the hours you were coding when on an hourly paid freelance job?
I normally use timesheets for in-house consulting, but if a customer would question the billed hours that ...
23
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6answers
1k views
As a freelance web developer, should I bill for my learning curve?
I am developing a project for a client where I have a little bit of experience in a particular clientside framework - however not that much. There are times I have to go off and spend anywhere from 10 ...
4
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2answers
146 views
How can I promote my problem solving skills (instead of just knowledge) when networking?
One of the most common ways of getting new projects for a freelancer is networking:
keeping in contact with previous co-workers and customers
participating in something like StackOverflow
going to ...
1
vote
1answer
269 views
Does an Employer moonlighting clause relate to personal side projects, and do I need permission? [closed]
I work as an engineer full-time with a technology company in California. When joining the company I signed a company code that had an explicit moonlighting clause stating that "employee cannot do ...
10
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7answers
376 views
Transferring at a large software company: ask boss before or after?
Out of college I joined a large, well-known software company's consulting arm. I've gained lots of experience with some of the company's products but would like to start doing more development work ...
5
votes
3answers
308 views
What's the most professional way to abandon a contract project?
Over the summer, in addition to working as an employee of a software company part-time and studying part-time I took on a contract project to make extra money. I gave them an estimate and we agreed to ...
0
votes
1answer
276 views
Can freelancers get unemployment benefits during months that work is extremely slow? [closed]
When it comes to keeping my funds sturdy, some months are better than others. I'm wondering if, in the United States particularly, freelancers are able to benefit from the safety net of unemployment, ...
7
votes
1answer
176 views
Is it inappropriate to reference projects at a previous employer on my personal website?
I've recently moved to freelance from being a full-time employee at a creative firm. Since I quit, I've decided to avoid burning bridges and keep a healthy, working relationship with them. In fact, ...
1
vote
1answer
164 views
How can a freelance developer price his/her work? [closed]
I am getting some opportunities as a freelance developer, and that is good. However, I am new at this and I am not sure how to price my work. I am afraid that if I put high prices that I will push the ...
7
votes
2answers
465 views
Boss Wants me to Write an Invoice?
I've been working at a place for over 6 months now, and my workplace has paid my hours with a government grant. Now they are eligible for up to 12 weeks more funding from another source, but it would ...
7
votes
4answers
324 views
How should I [ethically] divide my billable time, when my work is mutually beneficial to multiple customers?
Consider the circumstance where someone works for multiple customers and charges them on an hourly rate. This is pretty common. However, how should an hourly, contractual worker bill their customers ...
2
votes
1answer
183 views
How do I handle having web development experience, but not a portfolio? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
I'm a Web Developer w/ No Design Skills - Should I Still Have a Portfolio?
I want to get into contracting for web development, but I don't yet have a portfolio. ...
15
votes
3answers
334 views
Peaceful and professional way to drop out of a volunteer project that's gone bad
I used to be involved with a composers' consortium. The organization was comprised of several of my friends. In the beginning, everything was alright, because there wasn't a lot to manage at first, ...
8
votes
4answers
974 views
What is the difference between freelancer and contractor?
I have been hearing about freelancers, especially in the software industry.
What is the difference between freelancers and contractors?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
As to my ...
6
votes
3answers
386 views
Company refuses to pay and does not have an address
I worked for a particular start up sometime ago, but got a bad check in the mail after the work. Since it was a start-up, I decided to give some time before I demand my money. Problem is the company ...
10
votes
3answers
349 views
Are constant changes to a projects requirements a sufficient reason for terminating a contract?
I have serious problem with one of my clients and I am trying to determine if I should terminate the contract or not.
I am doing web site and application design for a client. I estimated the project ...
5
votes
2answers
241 views
Locked in to salary when accepting a long contract extension?
I've been offered a long contract extension after having worked relatively short period. The salary would be the same as before and I'm thinking that if I sign it, I won't be able to negotiate the ...
8
votes
3answers
357 views
Is it professional to cut out a middle-man in a contract chain?
I currently work via 2 contracting companies: CompanyA and CompanyB. So the hierarchy is like this:
I'm contracted to CompanyA which is contracted to CompanyB which has a contract with the final ...
9
votes
3answers
359 views
Can I charge for email support as a freelancer?
I work as web consultant (freelancer). I work basically from home at an hourly rate. In my contract which was mostly through email, I am supposed to charge in increment of 30min. If something takes ...
21
votes
3answers
936 views
When should I inform management that I have been approached by a competitor?
My main gig is as a web developer in a company that builds web applications for a niche market, and about 90% of the market is split between us and another, considerably larger company. Recently I was ...
11
votes
5answers
263 views
Should I get a contract when offered paid trial work?
I recently got an offer to do a small freelance project to display my skills and was offered some money for my effort; a flat rate upon completion. I've already talked to the company and I'm confident ...
12
votes
2answers
433 views
What to do when recruiters don't count freelancing work as experience
There was a period when I was an individual freelancer, without having formed a proprietorship or something and without having official certificates of experience. Though I made it, after sometime I ...
