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Andrew Plato wrote:
<<<<Theoretically, it shouldn't matter what the agency gets. If they pay you
the rate you want, what do you care if they mark you up 10% or 10000%.
I know what you're thinking..."well if the agency bills $120 per hour, why
can't I make $120 per hour..."
You can: start your own consulting company, advertise, market, network,
get clients, sign contracts, pay employees, deal with accountants and
lawyers, pay corporate taxes, purchase insurance, build a company
infrastructure, work 90 hours a week, etc... >>>>>
I have (gasp!!) agree with Andrew on this.
I worked for a time and materials based consulting firm for some time before
accepting my present position. I had a pretty good idea what my billed rate
was on most contracts and didn't have a problem with it. I was a salaried
employee with benefits and was paid for bench time and occasional training.
I realized that once I factored in those things (insurance, vacation) and
the expenses I would incur as an independent, I was in pretty good shape.
Plus I really had no interest in the sales side of that situation (very
difficult for an independent in this market, as Andrew points out).
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