I’m kind of lucky, most of our stuff is custom, so I get to work on modeling new parts/designs on a regular basis. I have to do the detail work though as well since we are a small engineering group, but it’s not to bad. I do have my own office, so I can put on the tunes no matter what I am doing! 
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This topic is different, depending on the project and company but you shouldn’t work for less than 7-8$ an hour.
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Um, where are you from?
Clearly not from the UAW.
CASH (under the table) rate is alway less than a 1099 rate
Not me. I’m too pretty to go to jail.
Here in the UK I have noticed this year (probably started last year) that companies are really trying to push the rate (£$) down when they put work out.
Many companies seem overstaffed, scared they can’t get new staff later with the right knowledge.
The bean counters seem to have imposed absolute last resort for design work being put out.
Companies seem to want less - don’t do any 2D only 3D models.
While sure I’m ticking over work wise I would not advise people to be freelance Design Engineer’s in the UK in the current climate. Pre 2020 sure but right now I wouldn’t.
Hello, I also have a question if thats ok?
I am here in the UK and about to start my Freelance Product Design business.
The most common design ill be working on are bespoke cycle shelters, bin shelters usually with timber cladding, mesh cladding, green roof.
What should be the basis of quoting the customer?
Thank you
The basis of the quoting should be upon your encountered cost. In other words, the time you spend, material cost if you are handling that, and things of that nature including but not limited to the cost to operate.