Freelance Rate Calculator Prompt
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I am transitioning into freelance [industry/skill]. I need to replace my $ [amount] salary. Calculate my minimum freelance hourly rate. Factor in that I will have to pay self-employment tax, buy my own health insurance ($[amount]/mo), and cover my own software/equipment overhead ($[amount]/yr). Assume I can only bill 25 hours a week (because the rest is admin and marketing) and want to take 4 weeks of vacation a year. What is the absolute lowest hourly rate I can charge to maintain my standard of living?
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