What should I be charging for non regional computer repair work?
Q. I work for a computer repair organization that offers me out of regional deals with extra compensation for my time. These spots are upwards of 90 minutes away from where I live and eat a considerable amount of gas and time. I have to work out a contract with them per region. How much should I be asking for? My flat rate is $30 per local job (which are usually very easy) but for long trip that involve travel and gas, what should I be charging when working out a contract? Well it is $30 dollars flat per local area. if I am out of the local 5 mile area, I get a travel fee bonus. I'm doing a about a 2-2.5 hour job today for $50 bucks for example, to cover my gas and a little extra on the side. I feel this is a little bit low personally.… [cont.]
Asked by wendingowolf - Fri Nov 17 09:44:18 2006 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I don't know where you're living, but I used to charge $60 / hour. I had a friend who charged around $90. From what I've seen $60 - $120 / hour are within industry standards. You don't want to gouge people, but I think $30 an hour is too low, especially for jobs that involve travel. If you put a high value on your work, others will, too. If you put a low value on your work, others will, too. [edit: I would have charged about $150 for a 2.5 hour job. My friend would have charged about $225. He used to scold me for charging too little! Of course, this was in central New Jersey, near Princeton, which is a pretty heavy populated, well-off area. I never had any complaints about my rates being unreasonable. If I remember correctly, some of the… [cont.]
Answered by Brad - Fri Nov 17 09:52:33 2006

Is there a time limit for being a regional pilot?
Q. Hi everybody , I was wondering if when your a regional pilot you have to retire after 8 years? Or you can stay untill the legal retirment age, 65.
Asked by Mark A - Mon May 19 18:38:45 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. no. 65 is the age you HAVE to retire...that's any Airline pilot. You can "retire" at any age but you may not get the full benefits.
Answered by Sky_West - Mon May 19 19:22:04 2008

How do I compete in the regional barista competition?
Q. I was interested in competing in the Western regional barista competitions, but I'm not sure how I get involved. I know they already happened this year, I would just like to know what I need to do to participate next year and how I would register.
Asked by Luna - Thu May 27 16:03:22 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You have to fill out the application form (in triplicate) and send it to the judges.
Answered by Joker - Mon May 31 07:21:19 2010