On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:33:39 -0000, Allan Adler
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>"John A. Weeks III" <john@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> writes:
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>> Allan Adler <ara@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> > Although I normally use Linux and don't know much about Windows,
>> > I helped a friend download and install emacs, TeX, ghostview, etc.
>> > on a laptop running Windows XP. My friend wants to pay me for the
>> > work and, since my camel is hungry, I'm inclined to accept. I'd like
>> > to know what a one time job like that usually costs so I can set the
>> > price accordingly. This isn't something I'm planning to advertise as
>> > a service I provide, since I don't really feel qualified. It's just
>> > a one time thing. The services I do want to advertise are
mathematical.
>>
[snip]
>> If you are looking for a price structure, figure how how much
>> you would like to earn during a given year, then divide by 1000.
>> That gives you an hourly billing rate that factors in taxes,
>> expenses, and marketing time.
>
>That's a nice formula. Too bad it is unenforceable. I can't control the
>actual demand for my services.
I don't understand how this statement corresponds to John's
suggestion. Are you saying that you shouldn't set your prices based
on what you want to earn because that doesn't necessarily reflect the
actual market prices?
If you want to base your amount on market rates, I suggest you look up
sysadmin rates on realrates.com. You won't find anything specific to
your situation, but you can base it on general sysadmin work. Make
sure that you take geographic location into account. Sysadmins in San
Francisco and Manhattan have a higher cost of living and doing
business than those in Deluth or Kansas City.
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