Hoo boy. That's tough. I think it's important not to be walked over; they just LAID YOU OFF and now they want you to do your same work on a freelance basis. They laid you off because they have, presumably, mismanaged their finances and bitten off more than they could chew. By offering you the freelance and at a low rate they seem to be expecting you to continue being a "team player" even though they've just given you the shaft. And that's just wrong.
I'd ask for the amount you'd really feel comfortable with, and be prepared to walk away from the work if they nickel and dime you. That is, if you can afford to walk away from it. I just hate the thought of you being taken advantage of.
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Date: Thu, Oct. 23rd, 2003 05:51 am (UTC)I'd ask for the amount you'd really feel comfortable with, and be prepared to walk away from the work if they nickel and dime you. That is, if you can afford to walk away from it. I just hate the thought of you being taken advantage of.