Agencies!

You have to pay us if we are working hourly, and are on the clock, waiting or not.

Or have the balls to say that up front in the interview process and watch the push back you receive.

What is happening?!

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That’s why I push hard for a day rate instead.

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New / uneducated freelancers don’t bill these hours (because their don’t know), and are messing it up for everyone else. so to clarify.. YES YOU BILL HOURS WHEN YOURE WAITING AROUND.

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Think of it this way, waiting around takes you away from other potential work. Bill your waiting time!

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Bill it.

I only pay FedEx for the pickup and delivery. In between the box is just sitting there. Hello!

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I just told a client, I’m fine with that but don’t expect to see me on Slack or email on my laptop when you might need me for a “copy emergency”. I’ll only bill you from when my fingers touch the keyboard.

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