Newbie needs help and advice

[BlasterBates]

Charities

Very worthy and explains why you have to do everything alone.

I'm afraid I think the rates will be at the lower end of the scale. They're doing this to save money, and I don't think "business" arguments wash with these kinds of organisations.

Still good luck.

[MikeB]

Rate

This is an Oracle 9i Developer role using Forms 10g, JDeveloper, Designer, Reports 10g (maybe Java). I will also be undertaking a major data migration, consolidation and clean up exercise involving 4 databases that are to become one. As well as conducting the training and writing the application user guide/ manuals. Now I have done all this before so the role itself although not easy is one I can do.

My question really is what rate do I charge for all this 'expert' project work? (I have 10 years experience in my field)

Hi Setao,
I have quite a similar skill set to you. Where's the job? (just kidding). If the role is in the South you could reasonably look for upwards of £400, North of London more like £350. If your description of the role/skills is accurate anything less than that is below average.

Mike