“Yes, the rates are low, but they’re better than content mills.” That was a response I got recently to pointing out that a job listing had abysmal rates. The person responding knew, as I did, that neither of us would ever be accepting the pitiful pay that was stated in the job listing. But where…
Tag: lousy job offers
Freelance Job Posting Fallacies We Fall For (Almost)
I’m supposed to be writing an article right now. However, I saw something on Twitter that both shocked and saddened me. And then I got a bit upset. Because we are in a pretty tight economic landscape right now, there are plenty of helpful people posting job listings on social media. I applaud that. To…
This Job, Not That Job
What I’m listening to: Nature (I’m offline all week) I’m still out of the office, but you know me — I’m leaving bread crumbs. And because it’s such a popular topic, I’m leaving a rather interesting offer behind for the This Job Not That Job series. This one comes to us via Sharon Hurley Hall, who…
Worthy Tip: Take This Job, Not That Job
Rabbit! And happy Friday to you. Good day yesterday – well, before the bad news anyway. I managed to coordinate my upcoming article interviews, work on a personal project, then clean and shop for the writers’ group (I hosted). It has been gloriously sunny, dry, and cooler (79-80) here the last two days, so I…
Worthy Tip: Use Your Head
Don’t forget: tomorrow is the Unlock Your Hidden Profit Potential Webinar! Join Anne Wayman and me for an hour of ideas and exercises to shift your perspective and help capture more opportunities. Click on the link to the left and join us! Thanks to Dr. Freelancer Jake Poinier for alerting me to this informal study…
If It Didn’t Work With Huffington….
Don’t forget to stop by Twitter today at 9 am PT/Noon ET for Anne’s and my free tweet-up chat. Using whatever Twitter reader you have, create a new column (I use TweetDeck) and use the #writingsquared hashtag to participate and post. Easy peasy. I received an “offer” in email a few days ago. Instead of…
Worthy Tip: This Job, Not That Job
What I’m reading: Sweet Thursday by John Steinbeck Yesterday was phone-and-email day. I had a bunch of interviews to conduct, and I finished contacting all the folks I’d met at the conference. Today I’m talking with one of them in more detail about what he’s looking for. Part of the work yesterday was putting together…
What Smells?
What I’m reading: Sweet Thursday by John SteinbeckWhat’s on the iPod: Better Together by Jack Johnson I’ve always known I work better when my back is to a wall, but I’m surprising even myself this week. I got back revisions on the Web project, proposed and completed some blog posts, got some Writers Worth Week…
Disturbing Trend of the Day
Normally when I get crap in my email I just delete it. However, this particular email disturbed me on a few levels. Let me explain: The offer:They want to sponsor my weblog. This weblog. They want me to earn money, money, money through their sponsorship. What’s in it for me:Money and higher traffic to this…
‘Tis the Season
Ah, Christmas and the New Year – a time for reflection, reminiscing, and getting screwed along the way. Huh? As the new year approaches, I’ve been inundated with “You’ve been accepted!” notices from associations and organizations I’ve never heard of. In one case, I know it all too well. I suggest you hand-select your own…