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You're an ACD. Do you actually need advice on how to counter a freelance offer?
So it's on the low end and you're surprised?
The client is willing to pay up to $150/hour. Whoever is placing you is pocketing the difference.
The range is to make you feel comfortable and it opens a window for them to pay you the low end. It's like "look at this shiny thing!"
@Designer1 I've never been given a range. A simple negotiation, each side starting from a dollar figure and working it out, is fine. But a range seems like nothing more than a set up to an insult… unless the offer is at the top of the range to indicate that's their highest final number.
@Skip Bingo.
My normal rate is $100 or $125 depending on gig, but opportunities have been really slow and I need $$.
BUT they haven't even connected with any other candidates (yet!) and kickoff is Monday (today is Wednesday) for this 2-week project, so I have some leverage.
Never ever give a range. And if they do, say you'll only take the higher end.
Tell them you'll do it for $150.