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Who Do You Work For?

Who is Your Boss?

Most freelancers enjoy working from home because it means that they are their own boss, however, some clients prefer to think that because you are writing for them, they are the boss. I did some work for a client last week, and that was ok. Then they wanted some more work, but at a lower rate and I said no, because I had already given them a discount. The next thing this client wanted to do was bring the deadline forward, instead of wanting 10 articles in two days they wanted them the same day. It was at this point that I decided there was not going to be a working relationship with this client because they thought of themselves as my boss. How do you deal with clients who want to change the rates, then the deadline and treat you as a low rated employee? 

 

 

Posted on Monday, March 3, 2008 at 22:35 by Registered CommenterSue Jeffels in | Comments2 Comments

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I think it's essential for freelancers to be in charge. Although we are providing a service, the reason we freelance is so we can be our own boss.

April 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSharon Hurley Hall

You're right Sharon, although I don't find it easy. I sometimes think that I still have an employee mentality and that needs changing fast.

April 26, 2008 | Registered CommenterSue Jeffels

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