Comments on: This Job, Not That Job

By: Paula

Paula — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:16:43 +0000

Even finding the free stock variety of photos takes more time than I want to spend for a $25 post.

Today's been a big query day. I need to find some good new clients so I won't be tempted by the slow-payer. Despite being in a lull right now, I turned down an offer to take on another article for them. Pay me for the One I turned in six weeks ago and then we'll talk.

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:58:51 +0000

Devon, you're there because you've committed to it, and that's something I value in anyone. I'd do the same - finish the job, wait until the check clears, then forget who they are.

Wade, exactly. Neither job is so awful that either stands out as a scam. It does serve as a reminder, though, to avoid a job that can become an "easy trap."

Allena, I agree. If I were to provide photos, it would be of the free stock variety. If it became a job requirement, the job would be history in a heartbeat.

By: allena

allena — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:34:58 +0000

The real estate job- snapping pictures definitely cuts into your precious hours. You have to drive or get there, take photos, come home, edit them. Yikes! All that and you haven't even started writing.

same thought process for any blog that wants your original pix...or magazine for that matter.

By: Wade Finnegan

Wade Finnegan — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:05:42 +0000

From my perspective either gig would be good. But your correct, why not go for the higher paying gig. I like the fact you had a difficult time finding a stinker job. Maybe things are looking up.

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:07:02 +0000

I'm in a very bad situation right now, due to incorrect information given to me when I agreed to do the job. Unfortunately, I can't walk away until I fulfill the contract, but I won't working here again. In the interim, I have a lot of unpleasantness and unnecessary stress to deal with.

They're paying double my usual rate. It's not worth it.