I started my career in software development with the goal of eventually becoming a contractor. After four years in the industry, I have gained a wide variety of experience in different technologies, while focusing the bulk of my learning on my main stack.
My primary skillset includes C# .NET Core, Javascript, React, Entity Framework, SQL, and Azure. I am currently working towards my 204 developer certification in Azure. Additionally, I have good knowledge and experience in PHP, Laravel, and Wordpress.
I have written a business plan and extensively researched both inside and outside IR35, as well as spoken to contractor agents. My plan is to eventually leave my job after securing my first contract and go from there, though I am aware that this will require good timing and can be a scary prospect.
Currently, I earn around 30k and anticipate charging between £200-400 a day for my first jobs. Determining the appropriate rate to charge has been a challenge, however. I would appreciate any advice on whether this plan seems reasonable for a developer with four years of experience. Furthermore, I would like to know how much I can expect to earn over a year in this current market and whether it is a good time to enter the market?
My primary skillset includes C# .NET Core, Javascript, React, Entity Framework, SQL, and Azure. I am currently working towards my 204 developer certification in Azure. Additionally, I have good knowledge and experience in PHP, Laravel, and Wordpress.
I have written a business plan and extensively researched both inside and outside IR35, as well as spoken to contractor agents. My plan is to eventually leave my job after securing my first contract and go from there, though I am aware that this will require good timing and can be a scary prospect.
Currently, I earn around 30k and anticipate charging between £200-400 a day for my first jobs. Determining the appropriate rate to charge has been a challenge, however. I would appreciate any advice on whether this plan seems reasonable for a developer with four years of experience. Furthermore, I would like to know how much I can expect to earn over a year in this current market and whether it is a good time to enter the market?
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