WFH Freelancers

Freelance creatives, you booked this week? And if so, on-site, hybrid or remote?

How long until we can’t double dip at WPP and Omnicom at the same time? Asking for a friend.

What happens if you don’t sign an NDA?

New to freelancing after 15+ years in agency. Have had a tough time with consistent agency work but I’ve managed to nail down 3 direct clients, almost acting like an in-house CD. I’ve heard of a ‘frac… more

Anybody else freelanced for a Publicis agency, and used Worksome? My Worksome contract only states my hourly rate, and start/end dates. Even though there has been no client work for a week, I log into… more

Is it normal to not agree on fees over call but instead ask for it in an email so you can digest it? How do you tactfully say this/respond to their offer (which I know is going to be disrespectfully l… more

I’m at the end of my rope at my current gig, currently being given breadcrumbs of one project here and there and I feel like I’m stuck waiting around but have been told I cannot bill for anything beyond hours wor… more

UK-based strategy directors - what’s the range of a fair day rate for our level in the UK? Thanks in advance!

I just had a potential hourly client say to me, if you work 35 hrs a week we’ll pay you for 40 but if you work 45 we‘ll also only pay you for 40 hours. The math is not mathing. How can that even be le… more

Do y'all collect unemployment when you're not booked?

Any suggestions for a newbie freelancer? I have tried upwork and other freelancing sites, also tried to cold reach via LinkedIn. It isn’t really working. Appreciate any advice.

Have had multiple client leads ghost me after giving a proposal. Why does brand side not want to pay for creative? I don’t want to dump my prices but Jesus Christ, I have rent to pay.

Generally, I’ve always been busy (6 years freelance, 20 years in advertising) but have worked 4 weeks since Nov. Frightening. Is it similar for other folks on here?

Besides outreach to personal connections, how has everyone been finding freelance gigs lately?

I'm looking to leave my current role in the Canadian Telecom industry & start freelancing as a writer in various industries. One of the main challenges I see happening is building my clientel… more

This is my fault but I will never again agree to a hourly rate where I cannot charge for down time


Just me checking in throughout the day and not being paid for the lot of it


Live and learn

There is no more satisfying--and yet also no more hollow--victory than telling the outside recruiter calling me about a potential gig that he should kick rocks.

Unfortunately, that gig is the same one… more

Which freelance communities does everyone enjoy here? We Are Rosie, Working Not Working, etc. Any luck getting gigs through these communities?

Yes, another rate question… what is a good hourly rate for content producer for a full service production agency? Includes deck, prompter, and print graphic support. For reference, last year on a show… more

Although I have experience freelancing, what is the going rate for Senior Technical Writers?

I got laid off awhile ago and I just got offered a BA role in NYC (boutique firm) with 3 days a week in office for 6 months with an opportunity for full time / negotiations if things go well. The cont… more

Hi! It’s been a while since I freelanced - what would you say is the current rate for ACDs in NYC? Day/hourly

Adage just named me freelancer of the year on the Freelancer F-list

How do you go about vacation time with monthly retainer clients?

Note to recruiters and agency casting:

If YOU reached out to ME about a job, we actually had a call, and you say you’ll follow up… you should follow up. And at the very least, you should reply to my email followi… more

Phew! Just got booked, and 2 other agencies finally sent paperwork so I can be on their overflow roster (1 of which promised me this gig in December. I had completely forgotten about it).

It can happe… more

Freelancing for my first time ever. What happens if your company wants to cancel the contract before the end date?

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Those of you that work(ed) on retainers, do you provide a timesheet at the end of the month? My client asked for a timecard or list of projects and hours from the first month of our retainer agreement… more

Ever quit a gig right on the first or second day because you realize it’s going to be awful? What a great feeling, right? As long as you know you’ll never want to work there again. Full time folks wis… more

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My Weirdest Hiring Experience as a Graphic Designer

I applied for a remote Graphic Designer job at a U.S. company. In the interview, I clearly mentioned I wasn’t live in the U.S. A week later, they hired me.

On joining day, th… more

I’m noticing an uptick in ghost so far this year. Anyone else or am I just getting unlucky?

Recruiters: when you recommend a freelance team for a job to the creative leads, how many teams do you send to them?

I know I’m not reaching my potential. I was on the VP track but purposely left and took a lower level role at a less intense company after having my 4th kid in 6 years. My baby is now turning 1 and I… more

Anyone feel like their InMail messages are getting lost into the abyss? This keeps happening:

1. I see a recruiter post for a freelance need
2. I send an InMail message (default option since I pay for premium)
3. After ~6… more

Hi - urgently looking for a skilled designer to help with pitch deck: google slide wizard please. If this sounds like you and you can help out today pls shoot me a dm.

Has anyone had any lucks with Upwork? I recently joined and got shocked how every post had so much requirements for candidates while it pays in a minimal range. Is $15/hr even legal?

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I’m a seasoned HR professional with 15+ years of experience across diverse industries and hold an MBA in HR Management. After 18 months out of work, I urg… more

Been out of the freelance game for almost 7 years and abruptly finding myself back… any suggestions for headhunters who are actually connected and not just throwing around random job postings?