Rates, contracts, clients, scope creep, getting paid and finding a workable rhythm as an independent professional.
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For freelancers comparing the practical choices behind projects and client relationships. Share enough context to separate a pricing problem from a communication problem.
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Scope before price. Describe deliverables, revision expectations and client context when discussing rates.
Contracts vary by jurisdiction. Keep legal discussion general and seek qualified advice where needed.
No client doxxing. Remove names, emails and confidential project details.
A client sends me two or three small requests most months, then disappears for six weeks and returns with something urgent. They suggested a monthly retainer. That sounds predictable, but I don't want them paying for unu...