For me, it was usually something like, guaranteed 40hr/week for 4 weeks or just paying for 80 hours up front. So, instead of working for someone for 2 weeks, an

For me, it was usually something like, guaranteed 40hr/week for 4 weeks or just paying for 80 hours up front. So, instead of working for someone for 2 weeks, and then getting paid, I was already paid and thus knew I had a 2 week bubble should something end the project. Sort of like, first, last, and a deposit when it comes to rent, but for a freelancer.