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soberGhost
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Oh Lord give me the strength and the brainpower to step a way from freelancing or at least overcome the humongous pile of shite tied to the aforementioned barely lucrative activity.
AMEN !!

Recently got a client. We had an agreement on requirements, deadlines and on pricing. It's a job that can be done in a week if all the resources are at hand.
He reaches back a couple of days later and says :

Him: Listen I am on an intermediate...
Me: Mmhmm.
Him: I had a talk with the actual owner and he can only pay you in June.
Me: I see, but that I can't do. That means if the website is live by the 15th I'll have to wait for 2 weeks at least before getting paid.
You'll have to come up with something that makes more sense.

fml.

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  • 1
    Best thing you can do is smile and say "OK" I'm afraid
  • 1
    @retoor ama spook him first. He has to give me a precise date at least.
  • 1
    % up front or the project does not move forward.
  • 1
    @Demolishun I know right ! That was my initial offer.
  • 1
    Always a bad sign when relatively small amounts can't get paid timely. Be prepared to walk.
  • 0
    @TheCommoner282 If it's someone I've already worked with I can accept payment at delivery but I usually don't go for that. My go to is a percentile upfront and the rest at delivery.
    And no I don't give any grace. Should I ?
  • 0
    @TheCommoner282 will definitely look into it. Idk if it's something I could work with as of now but it's good to know, thanks.
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