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By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:51:00 +0000

You’re absolutely right. And we should not be treated unprofessionally simply because we love what we do. Unfortunately — whether it’s writing or acting or music or any of it — “business” people think because we love what we do instead of hating it, we’re not professional.

Wrong.

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:03:00 +0000

Kathy, if ANYONE knows how to draw the line emotionally, it’s you. That’s why I enjoy your blog so much – you rant there. :))

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:01:00 +0000

You're a poet, Mike. Too many years of Seuss, eh? :))

Piggybank, I agree. I can get REALLY emotional once I step away. That's okay. It's during the process you gotta keep your cool.

Angelique, I felt sad that this couldn't continue because I did enjoy the work and the editor, despite her tunnel vision. I'm sure once I step far enough away, I'll admit to the flawed nature of the whole mess.

By: mike sieber

mike sieber — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:45:00 +0000

Amen Lori. As a newbie, I tried to do business just by plain trust, but after getting screwed on a deal I realized that a contract was a must if you're going to be a pro.

I just realized that sorta rhymes.

By: PiggyBank Raider

PiggyBank Raider — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:39:00 +0000

You are definitely a tougher cookie than me. I can *seem* detached during business communications, but I become emotional the moment I hang up the phone.

By: The Quoibler

The Quoibler — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:38:00 +0000

What I find most interesting is that you originally felt a smidgen of loyalty to this client... but that he didn't reciprocate even a little when push came to shove.

That's very, very sad on a number of levels, and it's an experience that resonates with me (and other freelancers, I'm sure.)

For what it's worth, I'm very impressed that you stuck to your guns.

: )

Angelique

By: Irreverent Freelancer

Irreverent Freelancer — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:08:00 +0000

“The minute you let emotions get mixed into your negotiations, it’s over.” Amen to that! I’ve found this to be true of both business affairs and affairs of the heart. ;o) Sometimes I wish I weren’t so emotional, but then again, what fun would my professional life be if I weren’t?