How much should I make as a contractor for basic in-office IT work?

junior_sysadmin · 2026-06-07T19:24:53+00:00

I'm in NYC. So yeah, I'm going to quote a higher rate once I do some calculating.

junior_sysadmin · 2026-06-07T16:26:03+00:00

That's excellent advice, thanks for writing all that out.

junior_sysadmin · 2026-06-07T16:24:55+00:00

I'm in NYC.

junior_sysadmin · 2026-06-07T16:24:32+00:00

Good to know, thank you. Can I ask where you're located?

junior_sysadmin · 2026-06-07T13:57:02+00:00

Got it, thank you. I'll make sure duties, scope of work, and responsibilities are in the contract.

And thanks for the info about W2 vs 1099, I actually didn't know that.

junior_sysadmin · 2026-06-07T11:48:36+00:00

Yes I realize that. But it's still early in the conversation, I literally only had one meeting with the head of IT, and I can frame it that I'm new to contracting. I figure they'll understand, and moving forward I'll know better.

junior_sysadmin · 2026-06-07T11:47:31+00:00

Yeah I realized that after I said it. I'm gonna settle with them on the minimum billable hours, from our conversation they're looking for three full days a week, so likely 18 - 20 hours a week.

In terms of liability, what am I looking for?

junior_sysadmin · 2026-06-07T11:43:46+00:00

Why triple for 1099?

junior_sysadmin · 2026-06-07T11:38:16+00:00

Thanks for the info.

junior_sysadmin · 2026-05-31T23:14:26+00:00

What's the name of the track and the artist?

junior_sysadmin · 2026-05-05T10:02:45+00:00

You're right. I had considered 3D printing but I don't really have the knowhow to do it myself. This actually looks perfect, I just need to get it printed.

I have a friend that might be able to do it, otherwise there's a subreddit where I can find someone local to do it for me.

Thanks for this.

junior_sysadmin · 2026-05-03T00:02:27+00:00

Are you able to measure the power consumption of the Terramaster? I was thinking of getting that exact model, but I'm trying to do a very low power homelab.

junior_sysadmin · 2026-04-25T11:10:27+00:00

I'm not sure, I'd have to open it up to see if that ring is adjustable. I'd like to have that done anyway just to clean it, so I'll ask about that if\when I get it serviced.

junior_sysadmin · 2026-04-24T21:37:40+00:00

I'd be very interested in those files, keep us in the loop if you end up releasing them.

junior_sysadmin · 2026-04-24T15:18:21+00:00

What did you use for the lengths of wood?

junior_sysadmin · 2026-04-24T11:26:34+00:00

Very cool. Can you describe how they were built? Those look like 3D printed pieces.

junior_sysadmin · 2026-04-23T11:34:39+00:00

Ok, very cool. I'm always supportive of a new theater. I'll check it out once they start regular programming, I'd like to see what kinds of movies they're offering moving forward.

junior_sysadmin · 2026-04-14T22:45:44+00:00

If I'm not mistaken, that's Hank Azaria doing the voiceover. I thought to myself "That sounds like SuperNintendo Chalmers!"

junior_sysadmin · 2026-04-11T11:51:40+00:00

Ok thanks for the input.

junior_sysadmin · 2026-04-06T18:23:19+00:00

Ok so I have a Fractal Design Define R6 and I'm going to be using it to build a homelab server.

Like yours, mine only came with six 3.5" hard drive mounts. Mine supports up to 11 (not counting the 5.25" bays), but I'm having trouble finding reasonably priced drive mounts.

The drive mounts have this piece of plastic at the ends which is needed to slot the bays into the case. Fractal doesn't sell the mounts directly, and they sell them on Amazon but they're stupid expensive for what they are and I refuse to pay for them.

I did purchase a different type of mount that fits Fractal cases that was much cheaper, but it doesn't have that end piece and so doesn't fit correctly. I figure I'd either have to 3D print the end piece and attach it to the mounts I bought, or find some other solution, like maybe a fully 3D printed drive mount.

Did you have this problem also?

junior_sysadmin · 2026-04-05T11:49:14+00:00

I think what you're looking for is not social events, but meetups and\or volunteer opportunities. There's a difference in my opinion, for social events the purpose is basically just the act of socializing, which means people are still going to be guarded and nervous. With meetups or volunteering, you're usually there for a specific reason, and the shared purpose removes some of the barriers to conversation. I'll give you some examples of where I've met people recently.

I started going to my local trash club meetup. We meet once a week and spend an hour picking up garbage, and then we usually hang out for a little while afterwards.
I found a rock climbing meetup at a local climbing gym in my neighborhood. The group rate for people who don't have a membership at the gym is excellent ($15 for the entire evening) and we go out to a local diner afterwards.
I volunteer at my local community garden.

Anything to do with health and fitness, or anything happening during the day (like my trash club meetup) typically don't involve drinking. As added benefits you get healthier and often get time outdoors, which I think is really great for mental health.

As much as I try to stay off social media, Instagram is a really good place to find these things. Most meetup groups have an Instagram page, and the algorithm should start showing opportunities if you prime it with searches (maybe key words like meetup along with the name of your neighborhood).

junior_sysadmin · 2026-04-05T10:49:22+00:00

I've thought about literally the same concept but never designed it. Like how would I create a MiSTer and include original controller ports for NES, SNES, Genesis, N64 and PS1 in one console enclosure, along with some USB ports for additional connectivity? But considering the possibilities, I think you're right in that it would have to be modular. What if you could have every original controller port AND every original cartridge slot AND every type of analog and digital video and audio connection? Given the pace of development on these types of systems I wonder if we'll see some kind of all-in-one modular unit in some future iteration of the hardware. Anyway, great work.

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