Re:Ask HN: Does anyone else hate consulting on a per hour ba...
by debacle on Tuesday May 15, 2012 @09:27AM
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Yes, I prefer flat-rate billing. It leaves me to be more flexible with my time, and I don't have to argue over my timelogs.
The only caveat is that you need to be explicit when you define the project. This is hard for a lot of developers, which is why they prefer hourly billing.
Every once in a while, you get really lucky, and something that you estimated 8 hours for takes 2, in which case you can split the difference with the client and:
The only caveat is that you need to be explicit when you define the project. This is hard for a lot of developers, which is why they prefer hourly billing.
Every once in a while, you get really lucky, and something that you estimated 8 hours for takes 2, in which case you can split the difference with the client and:
1. Look like a hero.
2. Make a bit of extra change.