Contractor or contracting firm needed

What's the rate?

Seems that you want quite a lot, and hopefully are willing and able to pay for it.

Harry C.

As in most consulting/contracting and even direct employment scenarios the rate is what we have to pay to get the job done properly and on time. But within reason, of course. I doubt if my client is interested in paying, say, $150 an hour (just to name a fairly high figure), but if he can't push his schedule back then $150 an hour may not be out of the question. As in most things, the answer is not a simple figure, but is based on a lot of variables, including how many responses we get and of what quality they are. But hopefully needless to say, if we had already found it easy to get the right people or person I wouldn't be posting the requirement on Usenet. Actually it's quite easy to get people interested . . . but people don't necessarily follow through as they should. We've already had experience with two entities who basically said "Yeah, we can do that, and in a hurry, too", and then they didn't do much of anything at all worth much of anything at all, which is why we're now behind schedule. Do us (and yourself) a favor if you're like that -- don't respond at all.

'Sporky'

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$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!

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

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.

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

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.

So, when are you going to tell me where I can get some RGB LEDs for $.71 ea?

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What a jerk! You do not know what your talking about or to whom, but can not resist trying a feeble insult. Your not believable at all! When My team woks on a project I have to pay them and cover the Government mandated overhead. Your still bottom fishing! No wonder you do not get any results..... Tough!

By the way, I get 35% of my bids! Many are repeat customers! Currently working on equipment for the AirBus A380! So I am not available to bid. Waste of time.... Your too cheap to hire good successful people.

Clarence Albert

for $.71

I told you where to get Red Green And Amber / yellow LED's a hundred for $1.95, you decided you wanted something else.

I also told you where to get Blue Led's for $1.25 which is the best consistent price I have seen unless you want more than 10,000 at a time.

I know, but I made clear what I was talking about before you even responded. You then tried to make an ass out of me, over the price that I mentioned, by talking about RGY LEDs. I guess the simple fact is:

Sound familiar? After that, you then said:

"I don't use many tricolors, but when I bought the last lot it was $.71 each. I have no idea what they sell for now!"

So I repeat, where did you buy them?

I certainly don't recall that, but I didn't ask for any blue LEDs anyway.

I think it's clear there's no need to bother Mr. Clarence Albert, or bother your self with him. Peace of mind and Usenet browsing is more valuable and useful than anything he can or would tell you. A killfile is a beautiful thing . . .

'Sporky'

LEDs

They are $0.24 each now.

You couldn't look them up for yourself?

RG at least. What do you mean by RGB?

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Since he Plonked me, and I really like that idea, now I can say anything about him I like.

SPORKY is trying to hire someone to do what he can not at a really low price. Doesn't know how to find qualified consulting firms and is only bottom fishing for the skills he doesn't have.

WAJ

I could have found those all day, but I need RGB.

R(ed)G(reen)B(lue) all in one housing with either common anode or cathode (usually). By varying the intensity of each color (via PWM), a virtual rainbow of colors is possible. You know, just like a TV does. ;-)

Kingbright, Lumex and others make them, but they are expensive. I just got a couple of Lumex ones from DigiKey for ~$7.00 each. They are sometimes called full-color or full-spectrum LEDs. Please look before leaping next time.

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I told you I bought "tri-Colors" But there were RGY.... Your problem, not mine!

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This guy is bottom fishing for CHEAP engineering labor. Before quoting, get a detailed specification which calls out the test or criteria for the close of the contract. Do not accept a general statement of his "needs!" The rate to him should be $75 or more an hour, do not quote less, but get the payment placed in bond, I am sure he can figure out a way not to pay if he thinks his needs are not met. The same applies to his customer, birds of a feather etc!

BTW I had one customer stiff me to half the contract (got that as progress payments) on the excuse that they decided to finish the project in house. (It was done and tested when I delivered it for final acceptance testing.) Go with Bonded payment in escrow! Safer!