Comments on: Escalating Payment

By: Kimberly Ben

Kimberly Ben — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:42:00 +0000

You know, it’s just so sad that this even needs to be a topic for discussion. But I really apreciate you for educating us about our options if faced with these circumstances.

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:05:00 +0000

That’s the toughest situation imaginable, isn’t it? Yet think of it this way – the stress involved in one job with them is going to continue should you continue to work with them.

I’m about to call this client, as well. I don’t think it will get me anywhere. A mailed invoice hasn’t moved them. If I have to, I’ll contact their accounting department to see how this invoice gets paid and if there are steps we can take to avoid litigation. If the contact person isn’t willing to listen to reason, perhaps the person paying the bills would like to avoid additional payments or issues…

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:49:00 +0000

Begging, whining, pleading? I don’t know. I’m just here to add to the ignorance because for the first time in decades I’m facing a similar problem. The client is a large group, part of a major national organization. It’s been two months. I’ve invoiced. I’ve called. I don’t want to threaten litigation, though, because they first approached me looking for an “on call” editor for regular work. Sigh!

Thanks for the opportunity to vent.