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How Much Is Your Time Worth? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I spend a lot of time fixing things, for myself and others. (Computers, electrical, plumbing, etc). While I learn a lot, I wonder sometimes if it would be better to pay a professional and do something else for which I am more 'valuable'. Do you do the same, and do you find it worthwhile?

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[–] Sky 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

$500/hour.

I'm super involved in the back end of a niche industry, and own a small company. I used to get asked to consulting calls all the time by companies like Alpha Sights and GHG Consulting, so I made my hourly rate much higher than their suggested rate ($200) so I would get fewer requests. Based on the revenue of my company, I shouldn't bother pulling away from work less than that rate. 👍

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

What's the niche industry?

[–] Sky 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Banking and payroll money movement technology

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

As someone who works in finances, I appreciate your work.