an odd offer

[Carolina Kiltman]

When I figure out my fees for any freelance job I have, my formula goes like this:

(My Expences +15%)+ ((My time*My Rate)+15%)+(How much $$ it takes to bribe me to put up with the client)=fee

It is amazing how hight the third item can be /or in the case of one group that is so wonderful to work with, it is actually a negative number, because they make the job so easy, I never put in as many hours I think I should.

Granted, what I wear when I work is never part of the issue -- the public never sees me.

Cheers
Chris

Reminds me of a somewhat different situation where were quoted two figures, one was much lower than the other. . . . . if we would guarantee that a certain member of our organization would never put in an appearance! (Since the person in question was the wife of my boss, I turned in the higher figure.)

[JS Sanders]

<< You could get the Menzies red/white... >>

Yes, that as well as several other Menzies are fine-looking tartans.

But the MOB wanted that specific mauve tartan.

Probably because it'd compliment whatever unsightly dresses she & bride selected for the bridesmaids.

For that matter, perhaps she plans for the bridegroom & groomsmen to be in same tartan. Geez - that would be one visual train wreck.

[sathor]

I recognize that tartan! It's not that bad....

I just can't remember if it's the lid for Welch's or Smucker's Grape jelly.

[BroosterB1]

God I hope there is an open Bar!

[AcuteEnigma]

<< What tartan was it? >>

That I'm keeping to myself. A whole gaggle of people here might find my remark offensive.

Trust me - it's as ugly as a dog's butt.

You know.....some dog butts aren't all that ugly.

lol

[Spc. Scott]

I recognize that tartan! It's not that bad....

I just can't remember if it's the lid for Welch's or Smucker's Grape jelly.

[AcuteEnigma]

OK, so SHE is hiring YOU, in YOUR tartan with YOUR pipes.

If she wants to CHANGE the product it is her expense to provide the outfit.
A rental works.

Sounds like she'll be expecting you to set up the tables, chairs and flowers too.

I think you should get paid in federal reserve notes, in advance, or no deal.

[Howard Clark]

I'd say listen to the little hairs on the back of your neck. They stood up for a reason, and they seldom lie. The limbic mind senses things that the frontal lobes miss.

[Phogfan86]

You could get the Menzies red/white...I want one of those to wear to a WI Badgers game!

Good call! For about two years now, I've prayed to win the lottery just so I could frivolously blow some money on a Hamilton/Coast Guard tartan to wear to Kansas games.

[Dirk Skene]

Of all the weird encounters you have told about, this takes the cake. I know what kilts cost, I know what a pipers going rate is. Was this MOB on crack