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I am at a loss on where to search for professional independent web developers (programming.dev)

submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by FiniteBanjo@programming.dev to c/webdev@programming.dev

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My team has decided to put the launch on hold, for now, I appreciate everyone's interest in the project and I'm very thankful for all of the input and helpful discussion.

I tried making a Freelancer post, as I used their service once years ago and it was generally pleasant, but I was immediately bombarded with AI Applicants and an AI Recruiter grilling me for answers to its questions. Immediately deleted the post and the entire account.

Where do I go to get a quote for some work done by some actual human beings? I don't need AI, I don't want AI, if someone automate their quoting process then I'm out because I'm not gonna fuckin negotiate with the hallucinating vending machine.

EDIT: ~~I attempted a post on UpWork.com and there is far less AI response than on Freelancer, but I've still declined all offers so far because they failed an important filter question. Still, I've been able to get quotes! FINALLY! Looks like my website could potentially be built for some number between $5,000 and $38,000. Very interesting. As some commenters have suggested, I'll check out some options in local cities, though I doubt I'll find much in my small studio's price range.~~ EDIT2: These quotes are bogus, I think. I've been seeing the same phrases repeat across multiple proposals "AI is a powerful tool but no replacement for creativity". I went through so many proposals and not a single one looked like a real human capable of adhering to a no-ai policy.

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[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

If you haven't done freelancing before, do acquaint yourself with the laws in you area. You will need to pay for health insurance, income tax, pension, and so on yourself. Budget that into the hourly to be able to give a quote. To earn the equivalent of a salaried worker, I've often seen at least double the hourly of a salaried worker requested. This varies from region to region of course.

[–] nykula@piefed.social 3 points 3 days ago

Correct, I am registered as a sole proprietor and pay all the taxes. I have no health insurance and will receive almost no pension; this is how the economy is organized here. With the U.S. rate that I asked I can actually earn more than at two of my Ukrainian day jobs combined... So I honestly didn't see a strong need to include that into the quote.