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I left academia exactly two months ago.
And I just got a peer review request.
So, I have prepared a real, actual, big boy academic consulting contract, and have sent it to the accounting department of the journal.
And I just got a peer review request.
So, I have prepared a real, actual, big boy academic consulting contract, and have sent it to the accounting department of the journal.
This sets out the terms of our consulting arrangement: the cost, including a late payment penalty, the timeframe, the indemnities, etc., certifies that I am capable and in good standing to be able to do the work, and includes my obligations to my present employer.
& #39;But it& #39;s academic service!& #39;
(1) not an academic
(2) if it& #39;s in the & #39;public service& #39; space, why does the agreement *specifically exclude* making the manuscript files and review reports (both mine and others) public assets?
(3) if I& #39;m a volunteer, why do I have a timeframe...
(1) not an academic
(2) if it& #39;s in the & #39;public service& #39; space, why does the agreement *specifically exclude* making the manuscript files and review reports (both mine and others) public assets?
(3) if I& #39;m a volunteer, why do I have a timeframe...
which 100% requires me to prioritise this work over other paid work?
(4) they& #39;re a private for-profit company with large ownership by a publicly traded for-profit company - please understand that in *literally any other context* this is paid work.
(4) they& #39;re a private for-profit company with large ownership by a publicly traded for-profit company - please understand that in *literally any other context* this is paid work.
This isn& #39;t radical. This is how commercial organisations conduct business. Them paying me to do this work is a cost that allows them to charge APCs upon acceptance. It& #39;s a textbook definition of an upfront cost. We pay the same to get components to manufacture devices.
... and anyway, I& #39;m giving them a discount. My normal consulting rate would set an unsustainable precedent and I don& #39;t want to price this so other people can& #39;t get paid.
Additional: we employ consultants at @CipherSkin. Quite a few. They& #39;re very, very useful. And they get paid. I am on both sides of this equation now.
Further: this is not a BILL. This is a CONTRACT. I have not done the work then requested money. That is ridiculous and dishonest.
Further: this is not a BILL. This is a CONTRACT. I have not done the work then requested money. That is ridiculous and dishonest.
I am setting out the terms of my employment before beginning, which is generally how any employment terms anywhere for any reason are set out.
Further additional: if you want to see the contract, I& #39;ll have to redact some stuff and turn it into a template. I am of course happy to share it. If you reply to this tweet, I& #39;ll ensure you get a copy of it you can turn into a DocuSign or PDF form.
@CharlesOppenh, you asked.
@CharlesOppenh, you asked.
Screw it, I don& #39;t have a Soundcloud, so let& #39;s start a movement.
If your company has a 2.5 billion topline, I want four hundred and fifty dollars to consult for you.
Full exposition and contract included here. https://twitter.com/450Movement/status/1301695708299505665">https://twitter.com/450Moveme...
If your company has a 2.5 billion topline, I want four hundred and fifty dollars to consult for you.
Full exposition and contract included here. https://twitter.com/450Movement/status/1301695708299505665">https://twitter.com/450Moveme...
