>Hi Tom! > >Thanks for the answer. I have another question: how does the consultant (or >customer) track the hours? It's unclear for me because I'm always worked as >fulltime programmer.... How usually works the consultant? And why big >company hires consultants. even if there is an automation department? I >can't understand ;( > >Have a happy day >Vladimir Shevchenko > >> (Customer is of course paying more). Onsite is $100. Maybe we need to>> > >> concentrate on C++ instead? (s)Tom>>40 hours or more/week.Tom >> When working hourly you keep a pad next to you. When you start working you write down the time. When you take a break of finish for the day your write down your stopping time. The whole key is making sure you write those times down when you do it and not waiting till later. As long as you track yoour time is all that counts. The question is how does an employer know your being honest. The answer is by the work being produced. And to be quite honest how does an employer know if your on site that you are actually producing? Really comes down to your track record/reputation. Tom