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What are general guidelines and advices to estimate how much you should charge for a project, being a novice freelancer? [closed]
I am an experienced programmer but completely new to the market. Someone wants me to do a project for them, but I do not know how much it is worth. What are general guidelines/advices for finding what ...
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Questions on software development contracting
I am trying to understand a few aspects of applying for jobs such as the following:
Android Developer - Front-end Experience Required - 3 month contract - London - £300 per day - Immediate start
I ...
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about freelancer in third world countries
one question that is been bogging me...
first of all I want to say that I actually come from a third world country, so I am all up for opportunities for everybody...
so here comes my ...
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Why are more programmers not freelance these days? [closed]
Leaving the whole pie to only a few of them, amplifying the huge differences between the two status. Pay is a (huge) one, not having to do overtime is another.
I leave the question open to hopefully ...
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How to deal with Programming != Job Description problem?
I'm currently in a situation where many people on here likely find themselves: I love to program, I do a lot of fun side projects, but it is not my profession. I work as an Electrical Engineering ...
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What do I need to do to become a software contractor in the UK?
What do I need to know if I want to be a software contractor (in the UK)?
Do I need to set up a business?
What's the best way to get contracts?
What taxes do I need to pay? Should I get an ...
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Sites for getting freelancer jobs [closed]
Anyone know of more sites to get freelance short jobs to make some extra cash, like odesk?
Any recommendations?