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Eloquent Conversationalist
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 Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 5:30 pm
Oh yes, because you are such a slacker and need to work more. xp
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Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:49 pm
As a contractor, it's hard to practice saying "no" as one might in a normal job, since the high price tag on consultants makes some think we can and should take on any responsibility they deem.
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Eloquent Conversationalist
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Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 8:53 pm
I can only relate via my freelance job. Getting jobs can range from some very easy ones lately (700-900 words) to far more expansive (up to 3500), all for the same cost. I never know if I should put my foot down and say no more or not. Usually I just take the job . . .
Like my job is set up to only take on a maximum of 2 at any given time. Yet somehow I ended up with 4 all in progress right now. My only saving grace was that 3 of them were short and easy.
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 7:54 pm
3500 words for $5 seems like the buyer is really lowballing; one can't expect quality at that price point. Of course, I've no doubt you provide ample quality regardless.
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Eloquent Conversationalist
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 8:53 pm
I do. Mostly because it is my reputation on the line. I give it all I have, and provide as high a quality as possible. As such, I am growing a customer base as well as a reputation. My price is now at $10 a gig, though I wish it were higher. Still, my funds are collecting at twice the rate as before. Can't complain too loudly at that.
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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 1:47 pm
Glad the increase went well!
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Eloquent Conversationalist
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Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 6:00 pm
It has so far, and I can hope it continues. If I can make enough money doing this, who knows? Perhaps I can stop doing other things as well.
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2016 1:00 pm
It'd be great if you got to the point where it made financials sense to work less to focus on the freelancing.
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Eloquent Conversationalist
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2016 1:54 pm
Goodness knows the job market has done me no favors for years upon years.
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2016 1:39 pm
The job market is such a pain if you don't want to live near a big city.
*sigh* This upcoming week is supposed to be a vacation week for me, but I've already worked 6 hours this weekend and know that contacts from both clients will be in touch sometimes in Mon-Wed. v.v Well, it just means more time off at Christmas, I suppose.
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Eloquent Conversationalist
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Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 5:13 pm
Indeed. I know the job market here is a bag of dicks.
stare boy, I'ma gunna havta drive ta where y'all live, n' kidnap yeh to make yeh catch up on yer sleeps.
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Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 6:12 am
The vacation is going quite well thus far, actually. Nobody's contacted me yet, and the time to unwind has helped a lot. ~o~
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Eloquent Conversationalist
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Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 5:52 pm
Excellent to hear, my friend.
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Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 7:38 pm
How are things going for you? Traveling to your wife's side of the family for Thanksgiving as always, or was it Christmas when you do that?
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Eloquent Conversationalist
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Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 6:20 pm
Every holiday I am not forced to work, in all honesty. The store is closed tomorrow, so tomorrow I am bound to my In-Laws. It may not be so bad, as most are not going to bother. Who's to say?
Some bridges may have been burned tonight, though. I worked open to 5pm, and I told them on several occasions that I am not staying late. It was dead all day, only one delivery for nearly the entire shift. Then one long delivery, which I took (it was my turn anyway, no harm done). When I got back, it was 20 past five, and I started checking myself out. A shift manager told me to "put on an apron." That was him saying that not only was I not going home, but I was going to do work as an insider not a driver. I put my foot down and said no. Checked myself out, and left . . . there may be a reprimand for leaving without permission, but at the same time I regret nothing. The evening rush had started, and by all accounts was not going to let up for hours. I sure as hell wasn't going to give up my 'thanksgiving' meal with my family to toss pizzas and work my a** off for no reason other than they wanted me to stay. They had several people both driving and insiders, they could manage. If trouble comes, I'll take my lumps.
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