I’ve just been extended another month on this client.
But my momma didn’t raise no fool.
I’m raising my rate by $20, to $130/hour.
It’s only a month. It should net me an ADDITIONAL $3200 over the $17,600 I’d be making at my old rate (gross, assuming 40 hours a week), and no client is going to quibble over $3200 especially since I’ve been charging MAD overtime lately.
They’re flush with money here. What they lack is available skills and time.
Good.
That means that (if all things go well), I may be looking at a net worth increase of another $15,000 or so (after taxes of course assuming a 30% tax rate because I’m paranoid like that).
WOO HOO!
Just a girl trying to find a balance between being a Shopaholic and a Saver.
I cleared $60,000 in 18 months earning $65,000 gross/year.
Now I am self-employed, and you can read more about 
Sounds great! Is that how you negotiated. They tell you if they want to extend at the last minute? Or will they give you a lot of notice after the next month?
Thanks a lot!!!!
Congratulations on your raise and I’m glad you are putting that to good use. Good job on making sure they pay you extra!
Hi there-woohoo, good for you!!