>Hello all,
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>I've ben offered a consultant job with VFP.
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>Considering that the demand is much higher than the offer how much per hour am I worth?
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>Also considering that I used to work there for almost 2 years, so training should be minimal.
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>I have a number in my head but I'd like to have your feedback.

One rule of thumb to get an hourly rate is to start with an annual "number" and then divide by 1,000. That number might be:

- The amount you want to earn on a yearly basis (without benefits)
- A yearly salary they may be offering you now (or hourly rate offered x 2,000 hours)
- The yearly salary you used to earn when you worked for them, adjusted for inflation

If your "number" is, say, 100K, then you can start with $100 / hour.

Unless a contract specifies otherwise, a consultant typically gets no benefits, can be dismissed at any time and receives no severance or any other consideration under an applicable Employment Standards Act. This is convenient for employers and risky for consultants, thus justifying relatively higher consulting rates.

Actual numbers for VFP consultants will vary wildly. If they need work done, and you're the only person who can do it, you can ask for a high number.