that is pretty ambiguous.
is it a not for proffit organization? if so, then monitary reimbursment
will be low.
If you are working as a contracter, or consultant, then you can charge what
anyone in that field would charge probably $30 an hour for your skill set.
Likely a not for proffit, so your more than probably looking at minimum
wage, or slightly higher due to their low operating budget.
It has nothing to do with being blind, forget about being blind. Ask for
what you think your computer skills, and proof reading skills, and braille
reading skills are worth to an employer.
These are pretty specific skill sets that are not easy to find for an
employer.
Don't low ball because some employers will think you don't value your skills
and abilities and are therefore less compitent. Always shoot high because
that gives the employer room to negociate and it insures you will get what
you can from them as far as pay.
They will have a range in mind. What they will offer you will be based on
experience, knowledge skills and abilities and your ability to perform the
tasks and duties required in the job.
If you feel confident that you can perform the tasks and duties fully and
with your braille reading experience and computer experience, you should
probably be at the top of that range.
People that do similar jobs around here make between 22 and 28 bucks an hour
working for an organization. As a private consulant or contracter, 30 an
hour is the minimum starting point and typically goes up from there
depending on the complexity of the work and other factors.
That might sound high, but if you think about it, when you hire or employ a
person with very specific skill sets, you have to pay for those skills more
so than someone who has general skills or common skills. When you have a
plummer come in to fix your dripping tap, does he charge 10 bucks an hour, I
don't think so. Does he charge 50, more likely more than that even...and it
is accepted by most people because of the specialized knowledge and skill
set he brings.
Reading braille, using braille translation software and other adaptive tech
is a pretty specific skill set that you bring to the table. Make sure you
value that and get appropriately compensated for it.
Regards
Colin
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From: "Mark WZ0K" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 11:56 AM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Wages for Blind Employees
> Hi
> I am just wondering, since I am going in for an interview soon, what =
> types of wages can I expect? The organization translates phone bills and =
> other documents in to brail for blind people. They are looking mainly =
> for a proof reader, as well as, someone with computer skills. I am =
> excited about this opportunity, but it is hard to know what they might =
> offer in monitory reimbursement.
> Any information, or insights are appreciated.=20
>
> God bless,
> Mark
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