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NoiseDesign - Oct 05, 2015 9:55:59 am PDT #1182 of 1416
Our wings are not tired

I'm currently working on putting together a ROM (rough order of magnitude) cost for a project in Macau, which would be great, but I've never had to assign numbers to something where I have so little information. I understand that ROM numbers can have variances of + or - 50% in most cases, but it's just an odd experience for me.

I've also never tackled what it would take to work out international travel like this in a bid. It's good, it means the company is growing in a very good way, but it is stressful.

Laura - Oct 05, 2015 4:11:29 pm PDT #1183 of 1416
Our wings are not tired.

Stressful indeed. So often the numbers have little to do with cost and more to do with competitive variables and lots of subjective factors.

Calli - Oct 05, 2015 4:17:47 pm PDT #1184 of 1416
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Currency issues could make it interesting. When I was working in global health, a budget could get hammered if the dollar dipped vis a vis the dominant currency of the country the project was in. Good luck with the ROM, ND.

NoiseDesign - Oct 05, 2015 4:50:57 pm PDT #1185 of 1416
Our wings are not tired

I just sent it off and went on the high side. The project is in a tough spot in that they need this work tackled immediately, so we'll see how it goes. This could lead to a lot of work, and another growth sport for my little company.

Laura - Oct 07, 2015 10:06:49 am PDT #1186 of 1416
Our wings are not tired.

Good luck, ND. May it turn out the way it is supposed to! Sometimes when I don't get a job I have to think it is for the best. Other times I just get annoyed because they were wrongheaded.

NoiseDesign - Oct 07, 2015 10:46:43 am PDT #1187 of 1416
Our wings are not tired

Looking at this one, if they freak out at the number I quoted, then I think it is for the best if we don't get it.

beekaytee - Oct 08, 2015 5:04:14 am PDT #1188 of 1416
Compassionately intolerant

Totally agreed.

When I _finally_ got comfortable with sticking by my numbers, I ended up with much better clients.

Good luck, ND. I echo Laura completely:

May it turn out the way it is supposed to!

Laura - Oct 08, 2015 8:56:52 am PDT #1189 of 1416
Our wings are not tired.

I'll take hair pats. Put an ad in for help. It is just so overwhelming to sort through all the responses. And then I will have to meet people. And stuff.

NoiseDesign - Oct 08, 2015 9:46:43 am PDT #1190 of 1416
Our wings are not tired

Oh, I know that feeling Laura. I've been feeling like I've just barely been keeping my nose above the waterline for a while now. It's good stuff, but it is so overwhelming. I hope that you find the right person.

I'm now up to four permanent full timers, which is something I have a hard time even wrapping my head around.

megan walker - Oct 08, 2015 11:06:39 am PDT #1191 of 1416
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

I'm now up to four permanent full timers, which is something I have a hard time even wrapping my head around.

Wow, that's great ND!

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