Comments on: Worthy Tip: Take This Job, Not That Job https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html a freelance writing resource. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:03:08 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html#comment-8789 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:03:08 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html/#comment-8789 Tis interesting, isn't it Wendy?

Anne, thank you. No worries, though. Got another one today. 🙂

]]> By: anne wayman https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html#comment-8788 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:32:49 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html/#comment-8788 You probably already have, but if you haven't, take a break… I'm sorry you lost the gig… suspect a better one is one the way.

hugs

]]> By: Wendy https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html#comment-8787 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:20:09 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html/#comment-8787 Isn't it interesting the first job ad is loaded with keywords? I'm a bit surprised that work from home is only used twice, though.

What better way to get free keyword stuffed content then by asking people to write an (unpaid) article using the company's "specifications"?

]]> By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html#comment-8786 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:18:43 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html/#comment-8786 Matt, it was a bit of a sting. I was more ticked than anything, but whaddya gonna do? 🙂 I didn't follow the company news, so it did sneak up on me.

I really enjoyed working side-by-side with you and the others there. Let's hope something similar comes along. You had some great content up there.

Well, you're building a virtual nest, Paula. Why not? 🙂 And you should get BONUS DOLLARS for focusing on yarn in July!

Gabriella, I've found that to be true more times than you can imagine. One project disappears, a few take its place. It'll happen this time – I have enough feelers out that something should come in soon. I'm waiting – but not holding my breath – on one particular client to get back in touch. I'm a perfect fit to their needs. She said so in the initial phone call. However, I'm used to "sure things" disappearing for lack of interest, budget, or time…

]]> By: Paula https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html#comment-8785 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:54:20 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html/#comment-8785 Next week. Not "nest" week. (Hey, I have a black keyboard in a dark office on a cloudy day but don't want to turn on the light because it will just make the office hotter that it already is.)

Happy 4th all – even folks outside of the US should have a happy Monday!

]]> By: Paula https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html#comment-8784 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:52:01 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html/#comment-8784 I love Devon's practical advice.

Nest week I hope to get some ideas off to that promising yarn-focused magazine I mentioned the other day. Maybe I'll get bonus points for focusing on yarn when it's stifling hot. (Good news: the weather guy on the radio just said the cloudy skies this morning might keep the temp under 95 today!)

]]> By: Matt Keegan https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html#comment-8783 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:52:20 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html/#comment-8783 Lori, I feel your pain! That e-mail was a surprise, but not wholly unexpected. I've been following some of the happenings of the parent company and new that something was up. It was a good gig, wasn't it? I think I'll wait until Tuesday to resume queries — too much on my plate today and the long weekend beckons.

]]> By: Gabriella F. https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html#comment-8782 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:38:51 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html/#comment-8782 Lori, I think Devon's wise, too. Sure, research, research, research today. But don't send anything. I also learned that.

She's also right about the new opportunities. Sorry to hear your project ended. Been there and felt that kick in the gut. But we always seem to find as-good or better work, don't we? I'm confident you will this time, too.

Enjoy the fourth weekend, everybody!

]]> By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html#comment-8781 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:02:39 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html/#comment-8781 Devon, I was thinking that, too. The new moon is a great time to start something new. Today has some promise – another writer and I are brainstorming on how to make hay from this recent client reorganization.

Cathy, I hope you have a wonderful weekend, as well. And Happy Canada Day to our northern neighbors!

]]> By: Cathy Miller https://wordsonpageblog.com/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html#comment-8780 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:06:13 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2011/07/worthy-tip-take-this-job-not-that-job.html/#comment-8780 Devon-what great advice and I always love how you find the positive.

Enjoy the holiday weekend and for our non-American buddies-enjoy your weekend as well!

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