Ok so I have to admit I am a bit of a pushover. I have the hardest time firing clients and I take these things way to personal. I have this client who I have requested multiple times that they provide me with 10 solid hours per week of work as I need steady work desperately. He has promised to do so and has yet to provide me with more than an hour a week!Now if he were paying me what I was actually worth I would not mind.
I have been contemplating firing this client for some time and have yet to make a decision on if I should and how to do so with taste. Again this boils down to my lack of thinking "this is business it isn't personal". The client sets a time limit on tasks and claims he doesn't want to nickel and dime me, but I know he is using me and I feel if he wants to offer low wages, he should hire someone who can provide their services at that price.
So my question is, should I fire him? My heart is telling me yes, because I don't like being used like a disposable toothbrush. But my brain is saying no because I need any funds that come my way. I enjoy freelance a lot, but I am really beginning to despise the people who use freelancers for their projects because they are simply to lazy to do their own work, and refuse to pay a decent price!
Showing posts with label Client Issues. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Client Issues. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
AWOL Clients
So you all know that when you are managing a project from start to finish, there is always a need for discussions with the client to ensure the project is going smoothly. I have this client that is completely AWOL at the moment and it is highly frustrating. Clients hire me to save money and time, yet they tend to drag the projects out to an unreasonable amount of time and end up losing money.
Not to mention it is a hassle for me. I do not mean to sound like a diva, but I cannot work under these conditions. A $1000 project spanning out to 2 months means $500 per month for me. This economy is not suitable for that type of income. While I work many projects at one time, it is still a hassle and alters my schedule and inhibits my ability to be as efficient as possible. When clients decide to pop up at the most random times saying they need 5 hours worth of work in 15 minutes, it puts a large strain on me.
I am now in the position where I am still waiting on my payment. I bill on Friday and expect a payment by Tuesday. Well no payment yet and I have bills due. What person doesn't. I wish that clients would understand that just because we are freelancers does not mean we are expendable. The services I offer are phenomenal for my price. This is not me being cocky, this is what I have been told by multiple clients.
I was just wondering if it is just me or does every other freelancer go through this?
Not to mention it is a hassle for me. I do not mean to sound like a diva, but I cannot work under these conditions. A $1000 project spanning out to 2 months means $500 per month for me. This economy is not suitable for that type of income. While I work many projects at one time, it is still a hassle and alters my schedule and inhibits my ability to be as efficient as possible. When clients decide to pop up at the most random times saying they need 5 hours worth of work in 15 minutes, it puts a large strain on me.
I am now in the position where I am still waiting on my payment. I bill on Friday and expect a payment by Tuesday. Well no payment yet and I have bills due. What person doesn't. I wish that clients would understand that just because we are freelancers does not mean we are expendable. The services I offer are phenomenal for my price. This is not me being cocky, this is what I have been told by multiple clients.
I was just wondering if it is just me or does every other freelancer go through this?
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