# 30 days of engagement
The first engagement runs as a formal trial period — four weeks of paid work, up to 160 hours. It is structured and carefully monitored by Lemon.io’s Client & Developer Experience team.
**Day 1–2**
A developer is introduced to the client via email, given access to repositories, tools, and documentation, and assigned a clear first task. The client is expected to provide full context — the faster you become an individual contributor, the better.
**Day 3**
The Client & Developer Experience team conducts check-ins for both sides — a safety net to catch access issues, unclear expectations, or early friction before they become problems.
**End of Week 1**
A developer submits their first timesheet. Both sides complete a quick survey. Any “off” signals are caught and addressed immediately.
**Weeks 2–3**
You are expected to be delivering real value. The Client & Developer Experience team monitors progress through feedback forms.
**Week 4**
Both sides complete a closing survey. If the engagement continues, it rolls forward seamlessly. If not, the transition is handled cleanly with no outstanding issues.
The trial is not free — a developer are paid your full hourly rate from day one. **The payments are made monthly.**
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