I think 2nd one is better option, some times goodwill carries more value than money.
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Originally posted by psychocandy View Postclient asked if I was willing to be available to help with something important this weekend if the need arose. I said yeh OK and said if it didnt take long no worries, but would it be acceptable to bill if it was substantial. Client agreed in email that yes I could book time.
If it was pre-arranged that you could bill for it (agreed in writing) and the time was substantial (which it was) then go right ahead and bill for it. I'd suggest a half day if it was done and dusted in 3 hours or a whole day if you were on standby for the whole duration. If you don't bill then they will start expecting you to work ad-hoc without getting paid.
That's my opinion, there are lots of others offered here. Good luck choosing.Free advice and opinions - refunds are available if you are not 100% satisfied.Comment
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Originally posted by Wanderer View PostIf you don't bill then they will start expecting you to work ad-hoc without getting paid.Never has a man been heard to say on his death bed that he wishes he'd spent more time in the office.Comment
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Originally posted by Scrag Meister View PostSetting a very bad precedent. Bill it, you know you want to.Free advice and opinions - refunds are available if you are not 100% satisfied.Comment
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Originally posted by Wanderer View PostWas it something that that you were responsible for that went wrong? If so then I'd be inclined to fix it as a gesture of goodwill as a point of principle (as an aside, mistakes rectified on your own time is good for IR35).
If it was pre-arranged that you could bill for it (agreed in writing) and the time was substantial (which it was) then go right ahead and bill for it. I'd suggest a half day if it was done and dusted in 3 hours or a whole day if you were on standby for the whole duration. If you don't bill then they will start expecting you to work ad-hoc without getting paid.
That's my opinion, there are lots of others offered here. Good luck choosing.
Yes, got email from PM saying I could bill.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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