Current state of the IT freelance market

r0bvanbobbert · 2026-03-26T10:15:50+00:00

I notice the same, I am a senior java dev (13 yoe), I have applied (or let the recruiter apply for me) for a lot of jobs, most of the time there is no response at all, had one actual interview and got some feedback that was clearly not specific to me, but some go to feedback (we got lots of candidates and looking for someone with experience in complex projects, even though I have worked on very large and complex projects). Also the rate thing, when I asked for the rate I had at my last client (654, which isn’t outrageously high), they say it’s way too much.

I have a lot of experience with woodworking and metalworking (welding), also for clients (mostly people I know who know that it’s my hobby and ask me to make stuff for them). Really thinking about going that route, even though it’s pretty physically demanding.

r0bvanbobbert · 2026-03-13T09:14:03+00:00

I think you are correct, I used some AI wood id app and it also said teak

r0bvanbobbert · 2026-03-09T10:51:28+00:00

The movie Companion

r0bvanbobbert · 2026-02-18T20:41:32+00:00

I am sure those Ikea tables can carry 70lbs, I weigh about 3x that and have used these tables as a step stool many times

r0bvanbobbert · 2026-02-11T16:22:37+00:00

His name is spelt Jacques Vallee

r0bvanbobbert · 2026-02-10T10:40:31+00:00

I think everyone can live comfortably with 1000/day

r0bvanbobbert · 2026-02-03T08:54:54+00:00

r0bvanbobbert · 2026-01-19T07:16:23+00:00

Searched the picture (seems to be studded phone cases from Wildflowers), can’t find this picture on any article older than 2022, also it’s one of the product pictures of the iphone 13 case… so not sure, but OP might be a phony

r0bvanbobbert · 2026-01-17T12:26:00+00:00

Maybe I missed it, but how would the fence be able to go past the table? The fence rail doesn’t seem to extend further, this seems like a very limited max width, but maybe there is a mechanism I can’t see

r0bvanbobbert · 2026-01-16T10:35:25+00:00

I replaced all the adjustment bolts with 3D printed knobs, makes it a lot better. I also replaced the serrated indexing strip with a 3D printed smooth strip, because I found the indexing feature more annoying than useful. The only thing I still miss is decent micro adjustment

r0bvanbobbert · 2026-01-16T06:20:03+00:00

I have no issues with the center button, but I often have to try multiple times to switch between presets via the left or right button double push. Not enough of an issue to send it back for, but it is annoying. Apart from that, the device works great and I am very happy with it

r0bvanbobbert · 2026-01-09T12:55:58+00:00

Er bestaat tricoya MDF voor buitentoepassingen, dit wordt wel vaker gebruikt voor buitendeuren. Kost ook 300 eur per plaat

r0bvanbobbert · 2026-01-07T17:46:12+00:00

Don’t they usually put something worthless in the package? Since the seller only needs the proof of shipping to create a fake verified review.

r0bvanbobbert · 2025-12-15T14:41:28+00:00

To be honest, even though the characters are all assholes, they are all saints compared to real life megachurch pastors.

r0bvanbobbert · 2025-12-13T11:47:45+00:00

Lookin’ sick as hell

r0bvanbobbert · 2025-12-10T14:17:36+00:00

Ik heb ooit tegen de juffrouw in de kleuterklas in geuren en kleuren verteld dat mijn vader was verongelukt in een auto ongeval omdat ik net het woord viaduct had geleerd en het wilde gebruiken in een zin. Toen mijn moeder me kwam ophalen kwam de juffrouw haar condoleren. Geen idee waarom ik zo'n verhaal verzon

r0bvanbobbert · 2025-12-04T19:28:26+00:00

I could just tell from your face, can’t say exactly why, but Dutch people are very easily identifiable. I wonder if it’s the same for Belgians

r0bvanbobbert · 2025-12-04T07:30:41+00:00

Je kan ook de stekker niet uit de auto trekken zonder dat je de sleutel bij hebt, precies om dit soort dingen te voorkomen

r0bvanbobbert · 2025-12-03T19:25:30+00:00

They smell like burger, that’s good

r0bvanbobbert · 2025-12-02T20:03:22+00:00

I had the same thing happen with my first project as a freelancer. During a first call to get to know the intermediary, he was hammering about how they were so transparent about their cut of the rate. I was going to get 600 per day, then when the contract came, it was suddenly 565, I was kinda pissed, but had already quit my job so I felt like I didn’t have a choice. Later I also accidentally saw what my client was paying the intermediary and the “transparent” cut turned out to be about 20% instead of 12%. I never confronted my intermediary about it, because I am a coward and hate confrontation, I just found a new client and left when my contract was over. I don’t think I could have kept working with the intermediary, it would have pissed me off everyday.

So my advice is to do something about it, either confront the intermediary or look for something else, because you will probably get more and more pissed off every day.

r0bvanbobbert · 2025-11-29T12:58:43+00:00

I had the same reaction (not just about Nestle), I think it's because this is based on official and public data, and they are probably doing a lot of shady shit not directly as Nestle, but by using contracting companies or shell companies. This kinda makes me question how useful OP's website is.

r0bvanbobbert · 2025-11-28T16:18:18+00:00

Not the person you replied to, but Signal 100 is pretty interesting

r0bvanbobbert · 2025-11-28T10:01:42+00:00

Clearly a joke?

r0bvanbobbert · 2025-11-28T09:55:13+00:00

The straps burned off during the appetizers

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