[CLUE-Talk] Linux programmer needed with Kernel 2.6

[G. Richard Raab]

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On Wednesday 02 June 2004 03:16 pm, Susan Hausman wrote:
> I do want to put my 2 cents into this discussion.  I don't believe that
> $50/hr is unreasonable for most positions (plus we can go higher if you are
> looking to work on a 1099 basis).  

For most positions, no. For a kernel hacker, it is probably low.


> They let us 
> know what they are willing to pay and we are not close to billing $125/hr
> for this position.

in this economy, it is what it is.
Also, this is almost certainly a trial to see if the hacker is worth a real 
rate.

> We will reveal our bill rates to the consultants we work 
> with to let them know that we are reasonable with our rates.


I was screwed  by AIC many years ago (1997 ), but I did not know the story. I 
was being paid 25/hr, and I was told that the billing rate was 40.
 In addition, I was told that they did not receive overtime pay so I was to be 
straightlined as well.

Later I found out the billing rate was 90/hour and they were receiving 
overtime pay when most weeks I was putting in 60-80 hours. I was unimpressed 
and will never work for companies such as them (i forget who the idiots are 
now, but I will never go back to them).

If you are upfront and HONEST with the coder, you will ingratiate youself to 
others and find that they will spread the word.

For most ppl here, the norm that the contracting firm takes is anywhere from 
20-35 %. It will depend on who you are, how you negotiated, etc.


>
> Please let me know if you are aware of Kernel Programmers who are available
> to work a contract.  I would love to help someone who is currently off
> contract.

I am (worse, in fs and networking), but I am working in a start-up already. 
Everybody else that I know who is worthwhile is working as well.


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cheers
g.r.r.
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