Re: FN-FORUM: Question about Freelance Pay Options

date posted 15th August 2005 11:05

Hi Tam,

Thanks for the reply.
I am glad it wasn't just me who hadn't heard of the terms before!
I'm guessing that "spec base" probably means they will pay when & only
when they are happy that the design meet their specifications?
When I contacted them again, they sent same email back!
Maybe I will leave this one alone, and stick to my UK clients, which is
a shame, as I was looking forward to working with overseas clients.

Thanks again,

Caz.


Tam Denholm wrote:

>On 15 Aug 2005 10:20:25 -0000, Caz Barrett [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
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>>Hi everyone,
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>>I am relatively new to the world of freelancing, so I apologise now if
>>this has been asked before, but I have had a few offers for design work
>>in the US, and each one is offering different payment schemes, and I
>>would appreciate any info from anyone.
>>The first company has offered to compensate me on a 'retroactive base'.
>>The second company has offered to compensate me on a 'spec base'. The
>>third company has offered to compensate me on both a 'retroactive and
>>spec. base.'
>>Before I start asking questions and aound like a complete idiot, some
>>background info would be much appreciated.
>>
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>Maybe im an idiot too cause ive never heard these dodgy sayings
>before. However i would guess that "retroactive base" means you would
>get paid for how active you are. As for "spec base" ive no idea.
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>Heres an idea, tell them to speak english.
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>Tam Denholm
>www.dreadlabs.com
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