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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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4answers
874 views

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 ...
2
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4answers
372 views

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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28answers
6k views

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 ...
5
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1answer
600 views

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 ...
6
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3answers
966 views

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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16answers
11k views

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?