[Trading] CODE for GFX
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1> Anyone who charges $12 per hour with a programming task is being horribly underpaid. $12 per hour for custom, never before seen code is far more valuable than what I'm willing to work for. Google: "Average salary of Java programmer" - http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Java_Developer/Salary. Although I should charge more, I don't for a few reasons: I'm not currently physically able to get a real job, I'm desperate for money to go to college next year, and I don't have a large reputation on this website, or any other website.
2> Where I live, minimum wage is $10 per hour. You cannot possibly say that a programmer and someone who stacks boxes on shelves should get paid nearly equivalent wages; unless you're a communist. Saying that someone who does something every functional person can do should earn almost the same wage compared to someone that takes months, or years of determination to hone a unique skill is just plain ignorant.
3> I have all of the skill required, plenty of experience, and on top of that: my IQ is in the 85th percentile (higher IQ than 85/100 people).
4> Not every plugin works with every server. Granting FTP access only enables me to ensure my code will work with no bugs. I've coded several plugins for people in the past where said plugin fully worked on my server, but didn't work on theirs. I, as well as my clients should be more comfortable with me using their ftp files due to the fact that we both will receive what we desire. I typically talk with skeptical/potential clients on Skype before they make their final decision. So far, I've never left a skype call with a skeptical customer. My clients are confident that I'll get their job done with no worries. I also haven't disappointed anyone with my code, I go above and beyond their expectations.
5> Although a very small amount people are actually better than coding than me (you made a huge assumption), doesn't mean they're easy to find none the less.
6> Some people don't have very much money and are skilled Graphic Designers that need code.
7> It's not about paying for code with money ($12 per hour), it's about paying for code with GFX. A skill for a skill. Therefore, your response to this thread wasn't completely relevant to what I've written here.
I don't care what other people charge. I do a fantastic job, and ask for a reasonable amount. I don't base my prices off of other's prices. You can find developers left and right on McM, but not every developer is as detail oriented as I. I go above and beyond my client's expectations; I believe it's due to being a perfectionist. Although I stop charging after all of the mechanics the client asks for are complete: if I'm not happy with the work I've done, I won't stop working on it until it's to my standards. In all honesty, I usually spend an extra half hour to hour perfecting every detail for free after I complete the client's plugin.
Correct, which is why I offer two payment choices: hourly, or an agreed price. Programmers are in high demand, not just in the Minecraft community, it's everywhere. Just because small servers do not make enough money to afford high quality plugins doesn't mean the programmers should decrease their prices.
"Most servers can't afford high quality plugins..."
That's not what I said at all.
"I bet you that there are a lot more programmers that charge less than you and are much better at coding than you."
People who charge low rates are more likely to be scammers... Anyone could scam at any rate, but a kid looking for more people to scam would obviously put their rates lower, then people will say "Woah, this kid is cheaper than CombatBorn! I'm going to pay him so I save a bundle of money!". People constantly say "Oh, I bet I could find someone..", then go find them and leave me alone about it!
That's not what I said at all.
"I bet you that there are a lot more programmers that charge less than you and are much better at coding than you."
People who charge low rates are more likely to be scammers... Anyone could scam at any rate, but a kid looking for more people to scam would obviously put their rates lower, then people will say "Woah, this kid is cheaper than CombatBorn! I'm going to pay him so I save a bundle of money!". People constantly say "Oh, I bet I could find someone..", then go find them and leave me alone about it!
I'm not willing to work for any less than $12, and there are people willing to pay that much for my code. So you can think what you want to think man. It's not like I'm spending the money I make on games, or pizza; I actually need to make money to go to college, or I can't go.
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