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Mates rates - all above board

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    Mates rates - all above board

    Got a mate who I've worked with in the past. Known him for years. We worked for a small company together which went under and he set up on his own and took over the support contract for a few of the customers.

    In the past, because he doesn't have the skillset for all of it hes contacted me. In the past, hes paid me retainer every month of£400 (he lost that contract now), paid me for work (once gave me £2K for weekends work). Hes a top guy and never takes the piss.

    More recently, I've gone to his customer site and told him cover my normal days billing and we're sorted job done. So I make nothing in effect I just do something different for the day.

    I've done some remote work for him recently. 4-5 hours. Hes asked me send me an invoice for what he owes me?

    Anyone do similar for 'mates'? Do you charge normal rate or less?

    BTW - all above board this not cash in hand. All done via invoices etc.
    Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!

    #2
    Normal rates really, why would you think you should do it for less?
    The Chunt of Chunts.

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      #3
      This looks more like a stealth boast that you got mates rather than a genuine thread asking a genuine question.
      Vote Corbyn ! Save this country !

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        #4
        Sound more likely a bunch of builders than IT professionals.
        'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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          #5
          Originally posted by fullyautomatix View Post
          This looks more like a stealth boast that you got mates rather than a genuine thread asking a genuine question.
          I've got a wife too. Easy to blow up she is. Takes minutes.
          Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!

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            #6
            Originally posted by psychocandy View Post
            I've got a wife too. Easy to blow up she is. Takes minutes.
            I hear your request that this be moved to general. You know, you're not obliged to post every brainfart.
            Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!

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              #7
              Originally posted by fullyautomatix View Post
              This looks more like a stealth boast that you got mates rather than a genuine thread asking a genuine question.
              Well if that's the case I learned something
              'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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                #8
                Just charge him minimum wage. He's obviously doing you a favour and will have to get a professional in later to fix whatever you've ****ed up for him.

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                  #9
                  Is this one of your mates you met while signing on?
                  'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
                    Is this one of your mates you met while signing on?
                    "JSA Buddies"
                    The Chunt of Chunts.

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