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Another comment about looking for work: never act like you NEED work/some specific contract. Once you start feeling desperate, you'll make irrational decisions
by hundredwatt 16y ago
Another comment about looking for work: never act like you NEED work/some specific contract.
Once you start feeling desperate, you'll make irrational decisions such as quoting lower rates, accepting more difficult clients, and the worrying will drive you crazy.
- trustfundbaby 16y agoThe truth, though, is that sometimes you might have to lower your rate to take work if you're going through a particularly dry spell and have bills to pay. Don't feel bad about it. In that instance, try and get a retainer, so that you're getting paid every 2 or 4 weeks for a set number of hours no matter what.
- thibaut_barrere 16y agoI second the advice with: put yourself in a situation where you really don't need work (or at least not before a few months or years). It's automatically a lot easier to get the rates you ask for.
- ryanwaggoner 16y agoHaving several months of living expenses saved up is a life-saver here.