Comments on: Busted! 10 Common Freelancing Myths http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/10-common-freelancing-myths/ News, opinion, and fresh thinking for web developers and designers. The official podcast of sitepoint.com. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:10:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: sam http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/10-common-freelancing-myths/comment-page-1/#comment-929393 sam Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:39:01 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=12077#comment-929393 I feel that freelance work can be the most rewarding becuase you are your own boss. I have direct experience with this because a few years ago, I opened a <a href="http://www.regisfranchise.com/opportunities/index.html" rel="nofollow">Hair Salon Franchise</a> and I had a great time in control of my life. I feel that freelance work can be the most rewarding becuase you are your own boss. I have direct experience with this because a few years ago, I opened a Hair Salon Franchise and I had a great time in control of my life.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/10-common-freelancing-myths/comment-page-1/#comment-928431 Anonymous Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:34:54 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=12077#comment-928431 Anonymous said: "I wouldn’t trust a mechanic who doesn’t have tool skills." that's a bad analogy. the correct analogy is : I wouldn't trust a mechanic who does not socialize well. And my question to you is, why not? -dp Anonymous said: “I wouldn’t trust a mechanic who doesn’t have tool skills.”

that’s a bad analogy. the correct analogy is :

I wouldn’t trust a mechanic who does not socialize well.

And my question to you is, why not?

-dp

]]> By: Tarh http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/10-common-freelancing-myths/comment-page-1/#comment-928311 Tarh Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:15 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=12077#comment-928311 The image for this article makes me want chocolate wafer cookies :-( The image for this article makes me want chocolate wafer cookies :-(

]]> By: Jessie http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/10-common-freelancing-myths/comment-page-1/#comment-928308 Jessie Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:18:03 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=12077#comment-928308 I have seen that a lot with the sellers who will not take up a project on VOIS.com becuase they feel the buyer wants to pay little or nothing for it, but you know, I have seen sellers bid on my web design project less than a hundred! The truth is I can't pay that little. It doesn't seem fair to the others and I really want to work with someone who is dedicated and needs the opportunity to shine and if that means paying a little more then so be it. It certainly worked for me when I picked my graphic artist who did a great job on my logo for a reasonable rate. = D I have seen that a lot with the sellers who will not take up a project on VOIS.com becuase they feel the buyer wants to pay little or nothing for it, but you know, I have seen sellers bid on my web design project less than a hundred!

The truth is I can’t pay that little. It doesn’t seem fair to the others and I really want to work with someone who is dedicated and needs the opportunity to shine and if that means paying a little more then so be it. It certainly worked for me when I picked my graphic artist who did a great job on my logo for a reasonable rate. = D

]]> By: WebGuy303 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/10-common-freelancing-myths/comment-page-1/#comment-928307 WebGuy303 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:57:48 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=12077#comment-928307 Freelancing is awesome. To do it consistently and make money takes more discipline than a day job, at least in my experience, but it's worth the freedom you gain. Freelancing is awesome. To do it consistently and make money takes more discipline than a day job, at least in my experience, but it’s worth the freedom you gain.

]]> By: Web Designer http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/10-common-freelancing-myths/comment-page-1/#comment-928264 Web Designer Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:32:44 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=12077#comment-928264 I started freelancing after leaving my full time day job. It was my choice to go freelance because i was in need of a creative freedom and this resulted in more money and good work. <a href="http://www.atulthanvi.com" rel="nofollow">Web/Graphics Designer</a> I started freelancing after leaving my full time day job. It was my choice to go freelance because i was in need of a creative freedom and this resulted in more money and good work.

Web/Graphics Designer

]]> By: Tim http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/10-common-freelancing-myths/comment-page-1/#comment-928252 Tim Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:33:24 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=12077#comment-928252 That depends what the term "non-compete" is defined as. Your day job may be confined to a particular business sector (eg. e-commerce, signage, etc). All you have to do is prove that you aren't competition and work in a different sector. I have a problem that I have my own company and have a day job with my employer. Every time I start a new job, I always have to worry about that question in my contract, but I'm open about what work I do and have so far always been able to assure them I'm not competition for them. They know that if I was competing, I'd be doing that as a full time job, and not working for them. That depends what the term “non-compete” is defined as. Your day job may be confined to a particular business sector (eg. e-commerce, signage, etc). All you have to do is prove that you aren’t competition and work in a different sector. I have a problem that I have my own company and have a day job with my employer. Every time I start a new job, I always have to worry about that question in my contract, but I’m open about what work I do and have so far always been able to assure them I’m not competition for them. They know that if I was competing, I’d be doing that as a full time job, and not working for them.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/10-common-freelancing-myths/comment-page-1/#comment-928251 Anonymous Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:29:58 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=12077#comment-928251 <blockquote>No meetings, no phone calls, no negotiations and specs, etc. - Dan Grossman</blockquote> If you can carve out a niche for yourself without having to socialize, more power to you, but I think that's a rarity as most freelancers have to socialize/network to develop new business as well as retain current clients. I farm out a lot of work to freelancers, and personally wouldn't want to assign anything to anyone who's attitude is to avoid socializing. I'm of the philosophy that the majority of design is about communication and that's really the root of "people skills". I wouldn't trust a mechanic who doesn't have tool skills.

No meetings, no phone calls, no negotiations and specs, etc. – Dan Grossman

If you can carve out a niche for yourself without having to socialize, more power to you, but I think that’s a rarity as most freelancers have to socialize/network to develop new business as well as retain current clients.
I farm out a lot of work to freelancers, and personally wouldn’t want to assign anything to anyone who’s attitude is to avoid socializing. I’m of the philosophy that the majority of design is about communication and that’s really the root of “people skills”. I wouldn’t trust a mechanic who doesn’t have tool skills.

]]> By: Dan Grossman http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/10-common-freelancing-myths/comment-page-1/#comment-928250 Dan Grossman Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:27:57 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=12077#comment-928250 @elemental70: And what if they find out and your competition has caused more damage (that you're legally liable for) than your entire net worth? @elemental70: And what if they find out and your competition has caused more damage (that you’re legally liable for) than your entire net worth?

]]> By: elemental70 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/10-common-freelancing-myths/comment-page-1/#comment-928249 elemental70 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:49:05 +0000 http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/?p=12077#comment-928249 dieomesieptoch: That's when you just keep your mouth shut and go for it. dieomesieptoch: That’s when you just keep your mouth shut and go for it.

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