Sonya 1The Resume
October 23rd 2006 12:33
So, I had finally sold myself...my lovely first client sent me all of her info, and I had it done and ready for her to check out within 24 hours. She loved it, I made a few cosmetic changes and POOF! job well done. She had some amazing skills so I'm sure she'll find the perfect job in no time.
I quickly relisted the auction, but no takers. Relisted again, no takers. I began to doubt my new venture, and started combing the internet for freelance links and stumbled across Freelancewriting.com. They've got tons of information, plus a great job board...and best of all, it's FREE. For some reason I have issues with paying to access job info. I can't help it...it just seems wrong to me. Anyhow.
I inquired about several jobs, and was awarded four off the bat. Some paid a pittance, some paid more...but my main concern was would they really pay AT ALL? I'd heard horror stories about freelancers completing work only to have it stolen, used without their permission or pay. And I didn't actually KNOW any of these people...they were just a name on a screen. I even faxed my social security number to a company in order to be paid as an independent contractor. Was I slowly losing my mind here? I mean, REVEALING MY PERSONAL INFO TO STRANGERS TO EARN A FEW BUCKS...if I was LUCKY?
Tomorrow, I'll tell you all about the first job experience...website copy.
I quickly relisted the auction, but no takers. Relisted again, no takers. I began to doubt my new venture, and started combing the internet for freelance links and stumbled across Freelancewriting.com. They've got tons of information, plus a great job board...and best of all, it's FREE. For some reason I have issues with paying to access job info. I can't help it...it just seems wrong to me. Anyhow.
I inquired about several jobs, and was awarded four off the bat. Some paid a pittance, some paid more...but my main concern was would they really pay AT ALL? I'd heard horror stories about freelancers completing work only to have it stolen, used without their permission or pay. And I didn't actually KNOW any of these people...they were just a name on a screen. I even faxed my social security number to a company in order to be paid as an independent contractor. Was I slowly losing my mind here? I mean, REVEALING MY PERSONAL INFO TO STRANGERS TO EARN A FEW BUCKS...if I was LUCKY?
Tomorrow, I'll tell you all about the first job experience...website copy.
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