I have noticed that trying to bill at higher rates has been becoming more difficult and if I don't work a full 8 hours it appears that I am slacking off. The vast majority of software engineers do not do 8 hours of actual work, even including meetings.
However, I sometimes notice other contractors billing a full 40-hour work week and clients not batting an eye.
Am I being too honest, and should I continue billing for the fifteen minutes I go off reading HN, having lunch, or any other short break?
Edit: I guess what I meant to say, is lowering my rate by around 25%, but also being less picky on what I should bill so that I can earn the same amount, acceptable?
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However, I sometimes notice other contractors billing a full 40-hour work week and clients not batting an eye.
Am I being too honest, and should I continue billing for the fifteen minutes I go off reading HN, having lunch, or any other short break?
Edit: I guess what I meant to say, is lowering my rate by around 25%, but also being less picky on what I should bill so that I can earn the same amount, acceptable?
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33610147
Points: 12
# Comments: 6
Continue reading...