Permanently Temporary
Forever seems to be a shrinking concept – especially with ongoing projects. What’s interesting is the long-term work opportunities that fade away after one or two projects. At the beginning of this year, I signed on for a long-term gig. It lasted two articles before the employer ran out of capital. Another long-term gig this May quickly faded after six projects. Still another is looking like it’s beginning its death knoll.
I’m not worried. Why? Because I signed on with another long-term client two weeks ago. See, we freelancers can’t ever expect anything to last. We can’t hold anyone to their promises of ongoing work (unless we’re promised specifics in contracts). We can’t assume that the client who has tons of funding today will have a single dime in two months. We can assume that we need to constantly look. Yep, constantly. As I’m buried under tons of projects right now, I’m still looking for more. Why? Because these projects will end. Some will fade away. Others may not pay. There’s never a guarantee.
So here’s to the temporary nature of our jobs. May we always find one more project to help sustain us. May our revenue always match our output. And may a few of you score with the job listings below.
Pregnancy Blogger
Cell Phone Blogger
Adult Entertainment Writer
Researchers and Writers
Magazine Writer
Online Magazine Writer
Freelance Copywriter
AMA Proofreader
Writer/Editor/Proofreader
Minneapolis Magazine Freelancers