RAD as usual
I think that one of my most faithful clients has successfully put a new meaning to the term RAD(rapid application development). I will say that but him creating very short deadlines that often times fall fairly short of realistic expectations it has taught me to work a lot faster and constantly recheck my efficiency. I have a project to finish before the weekend that should probably take normal GOOD developers a few weeks to complete. Notice I said GOOD developers. I know that there are shotty php programmers that can throw shit together in a matter of days but the code will probably be less then except-able and hardly efficient.
Even though these projects are high pressure I’m glad I’m not forced to compete on rent-a-coder or ifreelance against people in poor countries willing to do anything you wish for $50. Whens the last time $50 was worth more then a consultation now-a-days in america? at $50 a pop I’d have to do like 4-5 projects A DAY to pay bills and honestly you wont find many projects on those sites that can be completed that fast.
Hrmm, that is what I charge for consultation… $50
$50 would be a quick chat
I learned a long time ago most consultations are just someone trying to get ideas from you and have no intention on using your services anyways so I believe people should pay for my brilliance hehe 