How much is an hour of your time worth..

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  1. #1
    Time = Money.. It depends a lot on what it is you have to do, but that aside whats do you believe an hour of your time is worth?.
     
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  2. BigBadWolf

    BigBadWolf Well-Known Member

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    #2
    Good question... I still haven't figured out mine though.
     
    BigBadWolf, Jul 19, 2007 IP
  3. mighty_s

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    Depending on what im doing and who for I usually go for about £10 or about $20
     
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    I dont know. I'm creating new websites/blogs, so I dont get paid by the hour. Hopefully some of them will make it big, and calculating backwards, maybe I'll have been working for 4 figure hours all this time :p

    When I'm in the mood for quick money, I do write articles/code, and that comes to about 15-20$ per hour.
     
    anions, Jul 19, 2007 IP
  5. RogerDodgr

    RogerDodgr Well-Known Member

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    Although I was in a different biz, one thing I know is a 45+ hour week may have as little as 30 billable hours in it (in my old biz).

    Client don't want to here that, but at the end of the week you have to be compensated for *all* your time, or it is not worth it.

    Here's an Example:
    1) What gross paycheck would you expect for--->(30 hours work + 5 hours driving + 5 hours sales + 5 hours paperwork)
    (adust the numbers as you see fit)

    2) Now add weekly expenses (advertising, buisness cards, 2nd phone line etc)
    (just divide the monthly bills by 4.33333)

    3) Add the expenses and your gross salary, Now here's the thing, divide by 30 (the amount of billable hours in the example) for the hourly rate that you charge.
     
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  6. mightyb

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    #6
    I don't really time myself working. My work also involves browsing DP, watching videos etc so no idea.
     
    mightyb, Jul 19, 2007 IP
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    #7
    I think mine would be $25 and I'm currently being underpaid! :(

    --Joe
     
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    $15 at the moment.
     
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    #9
    Around 10, changes 24/7 though.
     
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    I'd say I'm worth 2$/hour.

    Anyone want to hire me?
     
    .Essence., Jul 19, 2007 IP
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    For $2/h? I would actually! :D
     
    mightyb, Jul 19, 2007 IP
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    I'm very interested Essence I'll send you a PM :)

    Mine changes rapidly from $0-$50/per hour although when you average it out it's probably low as lol.
     
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    #13
    I would say that my time is worth not less than $70 per hour. I consider myself precious.
     
    tradeepak, Jul 19, 2007 IP
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    It's just about $2.50 I hope I could earn more with a higher paying job.
     
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    One Hundred Bigilion Fifilion Dollars...but I'll settle for $25
     
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    #16
    US$25 to 30
     
    sunilvarma, Jul 19, 2007 IP
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    I try to stay between $10-$20 but as I build up clientel I'll raise my prices. :)
     
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    #18
    You know that is a really good question...So good I don't think I have an answer...

    Sometimes an hour of my time is priceless, then again sometimes an hour of my time is worthless....lol...

    but like TGS said I'd like to think an hour of my times worth One Hundred Bigilion Fifilion Dollars, but terms and prices are negotiable of course haha...
     
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    #19
    Nice post. I have given you a rep!
     
    tradeepak, Jul 20, 2007 IP
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    #20
    15$ per hour.. however, premium night charges apply ** :) :)
     
    champ_rock, Jul 20, 2007 IP