Re: Contractor or contracting firm needed

From: Sporkman (sporkedUNDERLINEagainMUNGE_at_bigfootDOT.com)
Date: 02/14/05 

Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 10:38:12 -0500

Clarence_A wrote:
> $150 an hour is NOT a high figure. In fact it's pretty typical!
> (I usually bid $175 to $200) So you say this guy is bottom
> fishing?
>
> Also: If he is YOUR client, I'm not interested, since there is
> always an additional mark up and screw-up's in dealing with a
> intermediate! You become an obstruction to getting the work done!

There is NO markup. I'm happy to get a qualified person directly in
contact with my client and have them deal directly. But your rate IS
VERY high compared to most others I've ever seen quoted, and I've seen
quite a lot.

> So you do not understand HOW to arrange a contracted task?
> Revealing!

I understand very well how to arrange a contracted task and have been
doing it successfully for quite a while now.

> Good advice, you should take it yourself!
> You screw up and blame others...... ech!

If others drop the ball the blame is on them. At any rate, your
services are obviously no bargain at ANY rate. Your negativity is
revealing of an immature personality, no matter what your skills may be.

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