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Freelance Fees: How Low Can You Go?

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I would not call myself a brilliant bargainer by any means.

Like so many women in the workforce, I have no real background or education in being aggressive when it comes to what I deserve for compensation – it’s more about being grateful for what’s offered and not rocking the boat or seeming unappreciative.

As a freelancer, I’m learning to demand the same from my clients. It is ridiculous to expect anyone to work for less than $10 an hour (despite the current minimum wage), especially if the work they do requires specific skill and professionalism.

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I Gots Biiiiills!

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Dearest freelancing lifestyle, I yet have so much to learn about you.

One of the things we give up when we leave employee status is the guarantee of a regular paycheck. Presumably, our gigs and a staggered pay schedule will fill in the gaps.

Of course, this assumes that people pay you for work within a two week period. But as I have learned, if there is no contracted pay plan, it might take folks a while longer to get that check in the mail.

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