Comments on: 3 Questions to Ask When Deciding on a Freelance Gig

By: Keith "Shin" Schindler

Keith "Shin" Schindler — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 20:53:35 +0000

I’ve just started, and stalled, in Freelance writing, but I have gone by those questions in my wood and metal working side gigs. More time than not, I’m not going to learn something, so . . . . I’m managing a state organization’s website, free of charge, as I enjoy it and I’m definitely learning. I could be paying to take a course, but I get to learn without the cost. :-)

Great info again Kristin! I hope to be on your’s, and DC’s, level someday.

Thanks for the insight!!

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 23:32:36 +0000

It’s like the old country song, “You got to know when to hold them & know when to fold them.” The money is the biggest determining factor for me as I have turned down gigs because I could make more money flipping burgers than writing a 1500 word article for $15 each.

I also try to diversify my niches by writing about 2-3 different topics to avoid “freelance drought.” This is where #3 comes in. I have taken jobs related to my prior experience but had to learn something new that I never dealt with in corporate. I made a little less per hour, but I enjoyed the research and it will make me quicker in the future too.

By: Kristin Wong

Kristin Wong — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:46:20 +0000

In reply to Syed. That's a good point! These work well beyond freelance gigs.

By: giulia

giulia — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 19:01:36 +0000

Oh yes I do always this question about myself, sometimes I accept low pay but I learn some new, in this period I’m looking for side hustle to save more:D and who is doing the same will find this post really interesting, thanks for sharing!!!

By: Syed

Syed — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:59:01 +0000

Great set of questions. Employed people could also use these questions when mulling over job offers. Will keep these in mind for my next freelancing opportunity

By: Kristin Wong

Kristin Wong — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:14:25 +0000

In reply to Aliyyah @RichAndHappyBlog. Definitely! It ensures you'll still get something out of it.

By: Kristin Wong

Kristin Wong — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:13:14 +0000

In reply to Holly Johnson. Money can be a good measure of a gig. If a client is willing to spend the big bucks, that typically means they value the work, and it's always nice to work on something that your efforts are valued.