Do you want to work with an employer who didn't mention how much he paid for the work done?

I just talked to a guy today regarding a project needed to be done. It's kind of fair when he asked me whether I was interested and able to do that. He set a first appointment / a few hours for me to practice, in other words, to check my ability. (I would be like a amatuer jounalist - interview others and listen to their stories. I will think of a topic, prepare some questions, pick a interviewer, work with the team, or even by myself later on.)





However, he didn't say anything about money I would get even when I do it well or not. I totally d no idea about how I'd develop a healthy relationship...





Please share with me what you think. Your opinions are appreciated.

Do you want to work with an employer who didn't mention how much he paid for the work done?
My first response is: did you ask him?





It's very important to settle these matters, preferably in writing, before you commence work.





Have an agreed weekly, daily or monthly rate. Work out possible issues in advance: travel expenses? What if you need to work beyond reasonable hours? What are payment terms? When? How?





From experience: go with your gut.





You can get stung by unscrupulous people. Normally, if you ask them questions like those above, they will reply 'ah, we'll sort it out later', 'don't worry, I'll take care of it', etc.





If they are serious and honest, THEY will not let you start work unless both parties are very sure what the financial side is.





So ask. In detail.





Even better, if you know someone who can give you inside information about their experience.





Don't do it unless you get a good answer and you feel comfortable with it.
Reply:First off when you have an interview if the employer does not mention how much the position is paying, you do. There is no point in going to a trial and then finding out it has a really crap pay. This is what you go to work for, so it should be mentioned. Don't just try to make a good impression, because then they will think you are a push over.
Reply:Sleep with him and you should get a pretty penny.
Reply:i can do it
Reply:You may end up getting no pay at all. Other than the pay, you should go further into the details such as the expected project timeframe, etc.
Reply:hell no
Reply:I wouldn't want to.





Maybe you can just say, "Excuse me, but I don't believe we ever settled on a salary."