hgears

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Agreed and worth noting that companies could always elect to use single opt-in with MailChimp lists by running sign up forms via the API.

Comment · 9 years ago

Understood that especially in front-end work, dual screens are pretty much necessary for testing & debugging and just being able to work efficiently.

FWIW, a 24" monitor in original box will fit in a checked bag-- takes up half of the medium-large hardshell luggage I have-- and yes I've traveled with an extra screen.

Comment · 9 years ago

FWIW there is the Photography plan which is $120/yr instead-- http://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html, but point taken.

Comment · 9 years ago

I think the question really is, does it do anything for file size? If there were a radical difference in total size, the quality degradation might be an interesting compromise.

Comment · 9 years ago

Fantastic analysis of a complex system. Congrats on the bounty! +1 for dropping that you're looking for work at the end, that's a great resume post.

Comment · 10 years ago

Also:

* http://automattic.com/work-with-us/ (all remote company) * https://github.com/engineerapart/TheRemoteFreelancer (another curated list)

Comment · 10 years ago

There are a lot of resources out there for contracts-- which you should definitely be using-- andFreelancer's Union also has some good tax and contract guides-- https://www.freelancersunion.org/resources/ (They're free to join.)

The main thing to remember is that if the total value is over $600 and you're reporting the income, the company will likely ask for a W-9 from you and issue a 1099 at the end of the year. Then, you will be charged the 15% self-employment tax on top of federal and state taxes. A lot of beginning freelancers don't figure this into their rates, and they end up with a much bigger tax bill at the end of the year than anticipated.

I would recommend charging hourly, $50-75/hr is likely reasonable in your area, but providing the business an estimate of the range of hours-- say 10-15, or 20-25, etc so at least they know ballpark in the beginning what to expect. If you check in with them midway and say "hey this is ending up to be a lot more complicated, just so you know it will take more hours" then they'll appreciate it and be more likely to pay you quicker with no quibbles or "surprises."

Comment · 10 years ago

It really depends on your skillset... if you code or do creative work, building a theme, shooting stock photography, or creating music with low licensing fees are all good things.

I found this Inc article from January of this year pretty on point as well: http://www.inc.com/sujan-patel/you-don-t-need-to-be-a-millio...

Comment · 11 years ago

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