What’s on the iPod: Yes I’m Cold by Chris Bathgate
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Today is my seventh consecutive Friday off (with, I confess, a few hours of work stolen here and there). Because summer months are usually slower, I’ve pre-planned my workloads to allow for some three-day weekends. It’s been fantastic. I usually come back Monday feeling rested rather than rushed (don’t we try to cram it all into two days off?). I recommend it. Today I’m meeting a high-school best pal in the city for lunch. We’ve not seen each other since graduation day – let’s just say a long time ago.
Since I’m not working today, I thought I’d encourage your own sloth-like behavior. Here are some links that caught my attention this week.
Low-Balling — It’s Not Just for Freelancers Anymore – Hard to believe, but cheapskates exist in the corporate world, too.
Clients from Hell – Start at the top and read until your sides ache. Our design counterparts share their horror stories.
Why Your Resume Sucks – Since I write resumes, not much of this surprises me, but there were still some pretty hilarious stories in here.
Message for Those in Search of a Blueprint to Freelance Success – Every freelancer needs to hear this.
Emergency Planning for Freelance Writers – Maybe because I’m such a Yo Prinzel fan, but everything she writes makes me think “Yeah! What she said!” Great advice once again from the girl with the uber-cool name.
What links caught your eye? When was the last time you took a short work week?
A short work week? What on earth is that? Yes, it's been too long since I've had one, and I'm about due.
BTW – I love the Clients from Hell site. Fact really is stranger than fiction I guess.
I take a lot of three day weekends… it's rare that I work much on Fridays. Today I'm swamped, unfortunately.
Thanks for the links. I'm mostly staying home this weekend and will definitely check them out. The Clients from Hell site looks great. 🙂
You know me, Lori. I loved the resume one. The only one missing seems to be the client demanding to be presented as an expert in a field he or she has no experience in.
working 5-6 days a week, unfortunately. Hoping to change that in the next few months. I need a break.
Gee, I've been out of blogland for too long. HTanks for sharing the links
ROFL @ the resume one!
I love the 3-day weekend idea. (Actually I first typed 3-day week and then dazed off for a minute to pretend such a thing was possible. lol)
Kim, you of all people need a three-day weekend! 🙂
Valerie, I'm glad you've caught the same Friday-off bug I have. 🙂
Paula, I have had a few of those myself. 🙂
Becky, I bet it looks great come payday! I say if you can't have the time off now, you'll at least have the money to enjoy time off later.
Good seeing you again, Ruthibelle! Hope all is well.
I thought you'd like that one, Dana!