tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008395538596780882.post656149578753779953..comments2024-02-13T13:38:13.466-06:00Comments on Lorna's Laces: From Our Point of ViewLorna's Laceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17374861551045443802noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008395538596780882.post-71374359083759929312009-05-04T22:03:00.000-05:002009-05-04T22:03:00.000-05:00One thing to remember is that salary ranges are al...One thing to remember is that salary ranges are all very well, but the key to maximizing your compensation is about clearly demonstrating the benefits that you can bring to an organization. A well-documented performance which provides a prospective employer with quantitative results and shows him how you solved problems or accomplished tasks is pretty tough to argue with!JobSearchNinjahttps://www.integritycareertransitions.com/servicesforindividuals/careerconcierge.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008395538596780882.post-14448614322491008152009-02-17T14:47:00.000-06:002009-02-17T14:47:00.000-06:00Very interesting perspective and I'm glad you've s...Very interesting perspective and I'm glad you've shared. I think all designers benefit from hearing what can be frustrating for her potential customers.<BR/><BR/>I would like to disagree, respectfully, with your comment about compensation. I guess this is one of the trickiest aspects of design. What I will consider for compensation is based on a lot of factors INCLUDING the purchasing party's budget but also, whether they will be providing tech editing services, whether they will promote the piece, whether they are retaining all rights and if not, what their period of exclusivity is, whether they will give the pattern away or sell it at a discounted price. All of these factor into my ability recoup compensation the hours I spent knitting and writing the pattern. Most small business simply can't pay the rates that major knitting publications do, but they can make it easier for a designer to earn some of that income on the pattern, at a later date. <BR/><BR/>I am far more comfortable working with someone who says, "My budget for patterns is between $X-$Y based on complexity and quality of pattern. You keep the following rights with these limitations/expectations. I will provide the following services/payments/royalties/support/etc. <BR/><BR/>From there, we can have an honest discussion about whether this is worthwhile for either of us.<BR/><BR/>That said, I really think you bring up some excellent points, mostly that all parties should be professional and respectful. You were very generous in how you phrased things and it sounds like you sometimes have to deal with people who don't respect that your time is valuable. It's a good thing for all of us to keep in mind. :)Marniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008395538596780882.post-68661075870799579412009-02-14T11:16:00.000-06:002009-02-14T11:16:00.000-06:00Beth, you've articulated this so clearly -- and ma...Beth, you've articulated this so clearly -- and made it even more evident that as I ramp up in this business, LL is the sort of company I want to work with. Thank you!Cherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16821298166299306956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008395538596780882.post-82140130297618085252009-02-14T08:21:00.000-06:002009-02-14T08:21:00.000-06:00What a refreshing, proactive point of view on this...What a refreshing, proactive point of view on this topic! How wise to council would be designers that no matter how much they love their art and craft, business is business and they need to be mindful of that!Sel and Poivrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05675373771037014713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008395538596780882.post-54974529406175672132009-02-14T07:10:00.000-06:002009-02-14T07:10:00.000-06:00This is extremely helpful information. Thank you ...This is extremely helpful information. Thank you for putting it together so clearly.Cindy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04450702213130426082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008395538596780882.post-41131574027603865372009-02-13T18:13:00.000-06:002009-02-13T18:13:00.000-06:00Bravo! It's good to hear thoughts on all sides of ...Bravo! It's good to hear thoughts on all sides of a topic and I hadn't heard your side as of yet. I'm glad you've put this out there for everyone. Very concise, 'common sense' and clear. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com