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personal and description: thrive in a fast-paced, challenging and somewhat unpredictable environment fast learner and eager to learn new technologies work hard but try don’t take myself too seriously relate well to diverse personality types comfortable with communication across all channels and levels of an organization work well autonomously and also work well or even better in a team environment able to manage a high level of detail while keeping sight of priorities and the big picture — one model is to toss out canned, absolute answers irresponsible. with some things i’ll do that experientially i know pitfalls what works doesnt *** there may be other more context needed on which an accurate answer to the question depends , and it would be irresponsible not to consider all information and logical paths just for sake of having an off the cuff answer — descriptors: Transparent Inclusive Empathetic Bold Constant Improvement Contrarian — ideals: Open and collaborative environment where your ideas are heard Team with its own product that is helping improve people’s lives Ability to grow professionally in a global team flexible work schedule
Freelance rates 2022 As many people have said here already, there is no ‘correct’ rate for a given piece of work. I’ve often been amazed by how much freelance rates vary. I’ve literally been paid a difference of 300% for the same kind of work, by clients that were of a similar size and had their offices less than 500m from each other. While in the long run you can essentially charge whatever you want, this is very difficult when you’re first starting out – and you ask about how to calculate your rate when you’ve never started freelancing before. What has worked really well for me is to calculate the lowest possible rate you need to earn to still put food on the table. Take your monthly expenses (just check your bank statement) Add 25% for tax Divide by 112 (4 days per week * 7 hours per day * 4 weeks per month) This gives you your minimum rate. Then go out and find clients. If they pay you more than the minimum, you’re winning. You will make mistakes and you will undercharge, however that can be adjusted upwards as you go. It’s more important that you learn the business of freelancing than make a killing right from the outset.
