>>Who knows – Renior may soon receive e-mail advertisements suggesting an “out of Country Company” that can provide programming needs at very good rates. In this case it might be addressed something like: Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. IT Professional. Nadya, having supplied her name, will receive a more personalized e-mail. I have seen rates of $10 an hour being quoted. Am I being skeptical?
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>>Tom
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>I am curious: what would typical rates be for someone working within the US?
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>An hourly rate of US$ 10 an hour would be considered a handsome salary here in Bolivia! If that is what the programmer receives, rather than an intermediary.
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>Hilmar.

Hilmar,
The cost of living is so high in the USA that $10/hr is usually a wage school kids make for part time work here, especially in the telemarketing area.
It would be very hard for a family of four to make a go on $20,000/yr in most cities, and impossible in Silicon valley.
JLK