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Originally Posted by dadarkmcse
I find myself feeling like I could have popped in a new modem for them and saved them the $50, which I feel is too high for a modem install most of the time anyway.
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used to think that way, but no more. I perceive my time as too valuable -- based on my commercial consulting rates now, the cost wouldn't be that different.
Unless they're really good friends, in which case I'm proactively willing to spend my time with them.
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Originally Posted by dadarkmcse
So my new solution? I usually help someone one time. If they bring up compensation, I ask them how much money they feel my services were worth (Which is usually higher than I'd rate them). They pay me that and we're happy. If they don't bring it up, then I don't come back.
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That works well too.
I usually gently point it out at the end of the "first free" consult -- that I do this as a profession, which usually gives 'em the hint.
--janak