Hey everyone! I'm currently wrapping up my very first freelance project and could use your insights. I've worked a bit in the past, but I'm definitely not an experienced developer just yet. A local small business owner offered me a chance to create a web application for her company after hearing about my past work. She seemed to be impressed with my efforts, but when we discussed payment, she indicated she would be paying me $1,000 total – $500 upon reaching the MVP stage and another $500 at completion. I felt a bit belittled by her comments on what my work is worth, especially since this project demands a lot of my time and skills. I really want to know if I'm being underpaid for the effort I put into this. Here's a rough overview of the app's features she wants:
**Calendar Features:**
- Displays assigned clients for each worker weekly.
- Clickable daily schedules with an algorithm for routing.
- Client info sheets available via clicks.
- Mileage tracking features and manager assignment sections.
- Flags for missing clients and request handling.
**Scheduling System:**
- Client assignments with recurring options.
- Event scheduling and worker info alerts.
**Admin Panel:**
- Shows worker statistics, pay calculations, and client workflow.
- Client management including feedback loops.
**Client Side:**
- Personalized client profiles with messaging and scheduling abilities.
- Easy access to documents and payment processes.
I'm just after some standard pricing for this type of work, as I want to equip myself with proper figures I can reference while chatting with friends and family about my experience!
2 Answers
Dude, if you think about it, for the time and effort you’re likely putting in, you're basically making $2 an hour at their offer. I wouldn't even think about taking on a project under $40k! With the kind of work you're being asked to do, I'd say it should be priced around $60k to $90k if you consider full development requirements. You deserve way better!
Honestly, for the complexity of what you’ve described, I wouldn’t do it for less than $40k. You could easily justify charging between $60k to as much as $130k if you lay out the features clearly. It sounds like a major project that requires a lot of time and expertise, especially given how involved the features are. The client's expectations seem a bit out of whack with reality!
Given your experience, even $2 seems generous with that workload. Don’t undervalue yourself!