Comments on: Freelance Freedom #14

By: Jordan

Jordan — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:21:23 +0000

So, as a potential client, what do I have to be/do to fall under the “great” category?

By: Patach

Patach — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:28:46 +0000

For me, depending on the time of year. Sometimes it’s a blessing to even be able to use that wheel!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:57:13 +0000

I agree with Tony to an extent. My partner and I try to screen and make judgment calls on clients all the time, but honestly in the end its still like spinning the wheel of clients. We will discuss specs with a client, nail down everything we are going to do, and even the price will be perfect. But after a contract is signed is when you really get a feel for the client. They might still be the same person you met with and planned everything out or totally turn into the client from hell.

By: riki

riki — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:11:22 +0000

Friends are the worst to work for. They always expect huge discounts, they’re the most disorganized, micro manage revisions on a per pixel basis and then take six months to drip feed you payment if at all.

By: La ruleta de los clientes. { dosmilmastres }

La ruleta de los clientes. { dosmilmastres } — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:05:48 +0000

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By: Max

Max — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:03:41 +0000

Awesome! And so true.

By: Joe Casabona

Joe Casabona — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:33:15 +0000

Haha So good. Tony mentions cynicism, but it’s so true. And especially if you’re in need of a job, you will be spinning that wheel…a few times.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:27:33 +0000

What kills me is when “No Email” and “Rush” combine… and sometimes they even bring “Cheap” or “Pro Bono” for moral support.

By: Tyler Gillies

Tyler Gillies — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:31:31 +0000

Love it!

By: Nicole Cardiff

Nicole Cardiff — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:25:01 +0000

Heh. So very, very true.