The company I am leaving has asked that I make myself available to answer questions and/or debug programs occasionally should the need arise. I'm not opposed to this. After searching google for some kind of standard contract for this sort of thing, I didn't see any. Is there a standard contract for this sort of thing that you use?Are there any other steps I should take to ensure this kind of arrangement works smoothly?
Quit my job (for a new job). Old job wants me to be available for contracting. Steps to take?
freelancing
You are in a good position here as your old company has asked you for help.Take the following steps;Get the agreement of your new employerDecide on how much time you are prepared to spend on this and when you want to spend that time.Pick a sensible hourly rate - ask a recruitment agency in your area what the average is and charge that.Agree on how much notice your old employer must give you for a request for work.Agree when and how your old employer can contact you. You don't want them ringing you at your new employer so e-mail conversations is probably best.Be prepared to negotiate - while you are in a good position if you ask for too high a rate (for example) they might suddenly find that they have the skills in-house after all.