Comments on: Freelance Writing as a Career Move

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By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:25:51 +0000

It is VERY nice to be wanted, especially at that kind of income level (one more zero than I'm used to)!

By: Gabriella F.

Gabriella F. — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:50:16 +0000

Lori, I'm totally behind you on this one. It would be awfully hard for me to give up the freedom and flexibility we have as freelancers, especially since we're succeeding at what we do!

If I were struggling, I'd have to consider it. Otherwise, it's not on the table.

That said, isn't the offer flattering? How nice was it to be wanted? You're doing something right. Good for you. :)

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 14:51:38 +0000

It's still in the "might" phase. So close, yet so far. And my well worn copy of R&G is on my desk…taunting me.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 12:15:34 +0000

Anne, it was the one time in years that I've been tempted, but I love my career right now. I can't imagine another.

Way to go, Paula! I hope you have/had a great interview. :)

By: Paula

Paula — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 19:26:13 +0000

A year or two, out of the blue, a publication in my field (one I'd never written for but had sent an LOI to) asked if I'd be interested in a full-time telecommuting position. He didn't elaborate, but I sent my resume. Never heard more than "Thanks."

And I didn't follow up.

Why? I started thinking about how that would impact the business I've worked so hard to build. Sure, I don't make nearly as much money as I'd like, but like you mentioned, there are some intangibles. Not being at someone else's beck and call is probably #1.

And if I did work full time for someone else, I might not be sitting here waiting for a publicist to set up a call with Tom Stoppard for an article that's due Friday. The man wrote one of my favorite plays of all time: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. I'm more awestruck by the idea of speaking with him than with any celebrity I've ever interviewed.

Some job perks simply can't be categorized or quantified.

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 19:22:50 +0000

selfishly glad you didn't go corporate!

Devon... here's an extra virtual hug.

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:17:44 +0000

Sometimes messes are a blessing in that way, aren't they?

I'd be sure to confront the person who did it, and do so in person, if possible.

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:59:56 +0000

I'm cleaning up the mess from the debacle last week that cost me contracts and clients, due to another writer's vindictiveness.

In the long run, it will probably be for the best -- I'm getting rid of some clients that aren't worth the time or money.

But, in the short term, it's a scary leap.