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I retired as a division head and have been asked to consult two days a month. I have no idea what to charge and do not want to insult anyone, including myself.
Asked by Margaret Okafor — 30 Aug 2026
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Daniel Ong
Answered 30 Aug 2026
Take your final annual salary, divide by 220 working days, then add half again. That covers the fact you carry no benefits and no notice period. Round to a number you can say out loud without flinching.
Priya Raman
Answered 31 Aug 2026
Ask what the work is worth to them, not what your time cost your old employer. A two-day review that saves a bad hire is worth a great deal.
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