the freelancer journey
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About Me
• Developing since 1984
• Developer , architect, group manager
• Independent performance expert for 8 years
• Head of backend engineering in
• Java.IL Drakaris
Sleep Sort
f() { sleep "$1" echo "$1"}while [ -n "$1" ]do f "$1" & shiftdonewait
https://rosettacode.org/wiki/Sorting_algorithms/Sleep_sort
CONTRACTS
• Every customer has it’s own standard contract that can’t be changed
• It can always be changed
• IP - who owns it
DON’T BE GENERIC
• What do you do ?
• What don’t you do ?
• What value you bring to your customer ?
• Why the hell should they hire your services ?
INVOICES VS SALARY
פיצויים
קרן פנסיה
7.5קרן השתלמות5
8.332.5אובדן כושר עבודה
2הוצאות שונות
ביטוח אחריות מקצועית
2
30%
CALCULATING HOURLY RATE
• 45500 * 12 = 546000 + VAT
• 130 billable hours a month
• ~ 350 NIS per hour
RETAINER & DISCOUNTS
• Having long terms contracts balances your cash flow
• Buy you peace of mind
• Can set the ground for wild short term projects
Direct Contact
• Cold emails
• In mail (Linked In)
• Calling ppl
• Knocking on offices doors
• CEO car chasing
Working with a Coacher
• Find one who is very practical
• Help you define your vision and set goals
• You will not be alone
• I have a recommendation if you need one ;)