Scope creep cost calculator

Rough math for solo freelancers: what do unpaid extras cost you each month if you don’t park them in Later?

Hourly rate (€) “One more thing” requests per month Average unpaid hours per request

Estimated unpaid cost / month

€675

6 × 1.5h × €75

Writing scope as In / Out / Later (and getting a one-line confirm) is usually cheaper than arguing later.

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