I'm hiring a freelance programmer for the first time...what pitfalls should I watch out for? [more inside]
posted by internet_explorer on Jun 8, 2012 - 11 answers

How do I negotiate freelance work responsibilities vs. compensation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 2, 2011 - 5 answers

I'm lacking motivation to code outside of programming classes... I enjoy the classes a lot, but when it comes to coding outside of class, I get stuck on what I want to code or what kind of projects to contribute to. [more inside]
posted by RaDeuX on Aug 19, 2010 - 11 answers

I'm a coder, with skills in python, ruby, rails, java, etc. I've recently started getting offers for (and accepting) short-term contract work in addition to my longer-term dayjob contract. However, I'm unsure what the going rate is for the work I do - how much should I charge on a per-hourly basis? How does this vary with respect to the length of the contract (eg, a day, a week, a month, six months)? [more inside]
posted by ysabet on Nov 30, 2007 - 5 answers

Can I find freelance work as a Mechanical-General Engineer doing computer programming for customers in the Engineering field? [more inside]
posted by spacefire on May 17, 2007 - 5 answers