Former employer is now inquiring about me doing some contract work...

[The Fake Shemp]

... should I significantly raise my going rate?

[Ecrofirt]

Only if the employer was an assfuck to you the first time.

[The Fake Shemp]

We parted on not the best of terms!

[demi]

You sure sound comfortable enough to pass up an opportunity.

[The Fake Shemp]

I'm not doing that badly right now, and I've had a decent amount of freelance work since then.

[APF]

If you don't really want to take up another client, raise your rate to something you don't think you'll be able to get.  You win either way.

[The Fake Shemp]

Let me clarify.  When I told them I was leaving Los Angeles, I was told I was going to be transitioned from a company employee to a contract employee for like, a probationary period.  I made plans as such.  Then, right before I left just shy of Christmas, they began hiring for my job and I was cut loose completely.  Which was incredibly short notice and very lame.  The did, however, give me a nice bonus on my way out and had In 'n Out catering for lunch.

It wasn't the way I planned it, but it wasn't a completely slap on the face.  More like a tap.

APF: I don't necessarily need the work, but it would be a big help and I'm currently done with my projects now.  Unless I get a call back on branding stuff for this up and coming pastry chef.

[APF]

All's fair then, so long as you're comfortable with the terms of whatever contract/agreement you make with them.