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Really? To me, the extra stress of dealing with clients and wondering about each paycheck would mean I'd have to earn more, not less. I'm happy to take a guar
by d23 13y ago
Really? To me, the extra stress of dealing with clients and wondering about each paycheck would mean I'd have to earn more, not less. I'm happy to take a guaranteed 100k vs 100k with a potential 50k swing and dealing with clients who might not pay me.
- jmduke 13y agoI think that's completely valid, but also an issue of differing personalities. I know I get a lot of satisfaction from client facetime and that the uncertainty acts as a huge motivation; plus, flexible hours, WFH, and the sense of independence as a freelancer all seem incredibly attractive.
- Chanel_Bunnell 13y agoNothing personal, but that simply tells me that you're not an entrepreneur.
- Retric 13y agoNo, adding risk without a built in upside is a gambler not an entrepreneur. Unlike starting a software company as a freelancer you only get paid while your actually working so unless your billable rate is much higher your gaining risk without an upside.
- jjkmk 13y agoBeing a freelancer does not necessarily equate to being an entrepreneur.
- kintamanimatt 13y agoYou're responsible for your credit control and you're not really under any obligation to run anything other than a zero receivables business. It's oft repeated, but the Fuck You Pay Me video[1] is pretty much essential viewing for anybody that has to deal with collecting payments from customers. [1] http://vimeo.com/22053820 http://vimeo.com/22053820