WFH Freelancers

Creatives, Did you get booked this week? For me, there were a few false hopes then 🦗🦗🦗

Sort of new to freelancing- just got an intro for a job, and they asked me if I operate as a 1099 freelancer or payroll. Can anyone enlighten me pls- I thought all freelancers were 1099? They also ask… more

how long before you officially being ghosted? and what do you do about it? did some concepting for an agency but they’ve been MIA since the client preso and I don’t know what to do about it.

New Ghosting Level Unlocked: It’s the final day of your week long freelance assignment. They ask for one more “break the internet” round of ideas with a tight turnaround. You stay up late and bring yo… more

What would you do if you committed to a gig, then got an offer for a better gig later that day? (Better as in — cooler project, more fun agency. Rate might be higher too, tbd.) I can’t double dip — t… more

I just got booked on a new project, but I’d already lined up a few valuable networking calls for the same week. Would you reschedule them all—or just let the client know you’ll be offline for a few 30… more

Just found out my neighbor thinks I “don’t work” because I’m home all day. I laughed it off, but it hit a nerve. I run two businesses and pay self-employment tax out the nose. Anyone else feel weirdly… more

I hit burnout hard last month. No big drama, just a slow slide into not caring about anything. I’m easing back in now, but the guilt is real. Has anyone built a consistent routine for rest and recover… more

What is a good hourly rate for a freelance CD in NYC?

I’m a UX writer based in Austin making around $110K a year from a mix of retainer and one-off gigs. I work about 30 hours a week and try to take Fridays off. It feels like a good balance, but I’m wond… more

How would you proceed if a studio you work with invited you to represent them commercially in a country where you also collaborate with their competitors?

What questions would you ask?
What actions woul… more

Hot take: being a freelancer is way more stable than being full-time employed. My friends are always shocked when they get laid off and I’m like, at least I know my instability is baked into the syste… more

curious how other WFH/freelancers find/create/nurture their sense of security (however you define that)? I can depend on my skills to get the work done but I can’t seem to depend on the work being the… more

As a freelancer do you list agencies on your resume? I’m applying for a FT job and worked on a project for this business. I was behind the scenes and didn’t interact with the clients so they wouldn’t … more

I just had a client ghost me after I delivered the final files. We had a solid relationship for six months, so I didn’t see it coming. It’s a small project, but the principle stings. I’m wondering if … more

For those that have been caught double dipping: what was it that got you caught and how did they respond?

Do you specify max hours for day rate? If so, what is your max before OT?

Has anyone else gotten an invite from These Wolves? Are you joining? I’m on the fence

Hey all –

I’m a senior graphic designer based in Manhattan with 8+ years of experience, primarily in the real estate space. My work spans full brand identity systems, logos, print/editorial, and digital advertisin… more

How do people with ADHD focus when working from home? I've been working as an independent contractor for the past several months, but I'm struggling to stay on task. I'm doing most of my w… more

If you’re booked out for 1-2 months in advance, what’s the best way to keep your availability somewhat open in case the other team on it ends up selling something instead of you, and then you get your… more

I’m freelancing for an extremely small all-freelance agency of industry veterans. Recently played the agency producer role + the account role for a client and it’s been tough doing both (shoot stills,… more

Getting a lot of “mirage” gigs the past few weeks. Creative Resource Manager contacts me and my partner to check avails for specific project, stating brand and scope. Then, as fast as it materialized,… more

Has anyone else been changing their work so client's don't think you're using AI? To be clear, I don't use AI for my work at all but I'm worried clients will just assume I am. So, … more

Anyone freelance with Stagwell agencies? Do they do 1099?

When new clients have you sign "legal" documents like NDAs and non-competes, do you read these or just sign them blindly? I just sign these to get started working. I doubt most of these are … more

Let's talk background noise. Do you need silence to focus on your work? Or, does the quiet drive you crazy, and you need music or Netflix going in the background? I find myself oddly in the middle… more

Has anyone actually gotten work from those "looking for freelancers" LinkedIn posts? I see them constantly—hundreds of portfolios dropped in the comments, often by the same folks day after day.

If that’s led to real… more

Does anyone use Production Paradise or recommend using their services to showcase your work?

I’m seriously considering my own business with multiple creative services, instead of job searching. I’ve applied to too many jobs, mostly getting those automated rejection emails without interviews i… more

I got a 1099 gig with an ad agency as an art director. Based on the contract it says that i am billing against a budget and If it goes over $4500 a month I need to submit an SOW to bill more. Does thi… more

What is a low cost Healthcare option that I can sign up for a few months and don't need an annual contract?

Anyone else in a freelance dry spell at the moment? I had a really busy couple months until mid-June, then… crickets!

Is it wrong that I love my kids more when they're in school and not home 24/7 while I'm trying to work? I miss quiet time.

What's everyone's morning routine look like? Do you get up early enough to shower, dress, eat breakfast, or do you set your alarm for one minute before you're supposed to log on and begin … more

I think I need to get many cavities filled like 5-10. What is the best dentist plan for freelancers?