[clug-talk] Re: I need a contractor.

[Shawn]

Yep, I'm available during the day, and evenings.  Though I do have some other 
committments - but these periods are known and can be worked around.  (I'm 
teaching some continuing ed courses at UofC).  I've always assumed timing to 
be a juggling act, with a need to prioritize issues (i.e. server down issues 
get handled before a workstation config issue).

With regards to billing, I'm flexible, but generally charge in the neighborhod 
of $60/hour.  I also believe in fair billing - I don't usually bill for the 
"chat" time that happens occasionally (i.e. If I'm on site for 2 hours, but 
we spend 30 minutes talking about vacation plans, then I would only bill for 
1.5 hours...  though this is not written in stone...)

With regards to skills, I know Linux well enough to know where to get the info 
I need to solve an issue.  Most of the usual type issues I'd be able to 
handle right away.  I've been out of the Windows Networking world for a 
while, but haven't seen any great changes there (still manage a couple Win2K 
servers).  I'm experienced with Samba, PostgreSQL, Apache, MSSQL, IIS, Cold 
Fusion, Exchange, etc...

HTH.

Shawn


On Thursday 27 January 2005 14:34, Kevin Anderson wrote:
> I don't really have any details.
>
> I'm starting up a small business, and it's busier than I can handle, so I'm
> looking for someone to subcontract with.  I suspect it'll end up being
> mostly Linux, but right now, I'd say it's a 60/40 split in favor of Linux. 
> I need a generalist who can handle SQL or Active Directory, but who can
> also do yast updates, or help people with Samba or cups, when neccessary.
>
> What would you be looking for as an hourly rate?  And are you generally
> available during the day?  Sorry to be brief, I have ALOT of these to reply
> to, as I assume you can already imagine...
>
> Thanks
> Kev.
>