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By: mike

mike — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:27:00 +0000

Yeah, I’d tell those people that I’d gladly be ‘on call’ for whatever time they needed me, but because I’m essentially working for them during those periods, I’d have to charge them my regular fee for the time.

I’m sure that would put a stop to it.

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:11:00 +0000

This is a telecommuting position, not a freelancing position!

By: WritingForFood

WritingForFood — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:30:00 +0000

I’ve never had a client ask that I be available at specific hours… I can’t imagine!

I don’t know that I’d agree to it, even if I charged an additional fee. I left the corporate world because I grew tired of watching the clock. I have no desire to go back.

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:15:00 +0000

Oh, yeah, a 40% additional charge goes into a quote for someone who expects me to be available at specific hours.

If I want to write the article at 2 AM, that's when I do it. I don't need to talk about it.

That's why we freelance -- so we're on our schedules, not theirs.

By: The Quoibler

The Quoibler — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:30:00 +0000

Lori:

That's a fascinating phenomenon, isn't it?

I think some places haven't quite embraced the freelance concept... maybe they never will.

I have an idea for you. Call up their business at 1:00 a.m. (their time) and leave a message demanding that they are there when YOU are at work!

Angelique