Never done a freelance gig before. They asked for a day rate and I gave them one - when u do a day rate, do you work whatever hours they need? I.e. could I end up working 10 hrs a day every day?

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I have worked at a place where if I stayed late everyday I would add a weekend day to my time sheets.

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Ummm... yes.

I’d love to know of a place where a 10 hour day an anomaly.

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I once worked for a weekly rate which turned out to mean Saturdays and Sundays too. At the office

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Yes. A day rate is a flat fee.

I just make my day rate 10X my hourly rate. I actually make more money that way because I’m pretty efficient and rarely have to stay for 10 hours to finish what they need

Make sure they know that your day rate applies also to weekend work. As for 10 hrs, I usually leave after 8 and work from home if necessary. But I’ve done 12 and 14 hours. You never know

Yes. Thats why agencies ask for a day rate. And thats why you make it as high as you can.

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