Comments on: Will Write for $10… Under These Conditions http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/ Freelance Writing Jobs for All Writers Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:52:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: #4 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31296 #4 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:02:44 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31296 <b>Amy</b>, you're missing out, dude. Once you taste that first Dilly Bar, you can never go back. I actually think part of the inspiration for this piece came from the fact that I live nowhere near a Dairy Queen and yet I was daydreaming about Dilly Bars the other day. <b>Chris</b>, so many jobs.... so little time....... <b>Louise</b>, oh, thank you! I'm so glad to hear that. I tried to make the title enticing, so it's good to know it caught your eye! Amy, you’re missing out, dude. Once you taste that first Dilly Bar, you can never go back. I actually think part of the inspiration for this piece came from the fact that I live nowhere near a Dairy Queen and yet I was daydreaming about Dilly Bars the other day.

Chris, so many jobs…. so little time…….

Louise, oh, thank you! I’m so glad to hear that. I tried to make the title enticing, so it’s good to know it caught your eye!

]]> By: Louise http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31247 Louise Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:46:56 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31247 Your title made me want to read this and I am glad I did. It was very good. Your title made me want to read this and I am glad I did. It was very good.

]]> By: Chris http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31224 Chris Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:40:32 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31224 I swear, half the jobs on GetAFreelancer.com sound exactly like this! I swear, half the jobs on GetAFreelancer.com sound exactly like this!

]]> By: Amy http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31219 Amy Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:35:16 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31219 #4 -- (I don't think I've ever called anyone a number before.) I live in a cave. What can I say? ;-) Seriously... I haven't been to a Dairy Queen since I was about five -- they only served cones and cups then, I'm pretty sure. Actually, I didn't know they were still in business. But now I have to find one. I like foods on sticks.............. Phil -- Maybe we should meet up at the Zen Cleaners (she suggests facetiously). You can pitch your PR writing services, and I can try to get them to start blogging. A real tag-team effort, and entertaining for the FWJ community to boot. Do you have a video recorder? ;-) #4 — (I don’t think I’ve ever called anyone a number before.) I live in a cave. What can I say? ;-) Seriously… I haven’t been to a Dairy Queen since I was about five — they only served cones and cups then, I’m pretty sure. Actually, I didn’t know they were still in business. But now I have to find one. I like foods on sticks…………..

Phil — Maybe we should meet up at the Zen Cleaners (she suggests facetiously). You can pitch your PR writing services, and I can try to get them to start blogging. A real tag-team effort, and entertaining for the FWJ community to boot. Do you have a video recorder? ;-)

]]> By: #4 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31210 #4 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:22:51 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31210 LOL, <b>#9</b>, at least I got to the gig before you did! ;) <b>Amy</b>, I can't believe both you and Phil live near Zen Cleaners and NEITHER of you have been there! Sounds like a missed opportunity to me... and wait a second, you live in America and have never heard of Dilly Bars? Something's fishy there. LOL, #9, at least I got to the gig before you did! ;)

Amy, I can’t believe both you and Phil live near Zen Cleaners and NEITHER of you have been there! Sounds like a missed opportunity to me… and wait a second, you live in America and have never heard of Dilly Bars? Something’s fishy there.

]]> By: Amy http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31190 Amy Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:37:58 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31190 Too funny!! I want a Dilly Bar now. (I'm glad someone else asked what they were, because I'd never heard of them either.) Neighbor Phil -- I've seen the Zen Cleaners. I thought maybe they were one of those green/environmentally friendly joints. Fortunately, I don't do much dry cleaning anymore. (See my comment on the pajama post.) ;-) Too funny!! I want a Dilly Bar now. (I’m glad someone else asked what they were, because I’d never heard of them either.)

Neighbor Phil — I’ve seen the Zen Cleaners. I thought maybe they were one of those green/environmentally friendly joints. Fortunately, I don’t do much dry cleaning anymore. (See my comment on the pajama post.) ;-)

]]> By: #9 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31177 #9 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:03:29 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31177 That was great #4. I swear I've seen that job listed somewhere before (not at FWJ of course). I'm completely LMAO. :) That was great #4. I swear I’ve seen that job listed somewhere before (not at FWJ of course). I’m completely LMAO. :)

]]> By: Jodee http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31157 Jodee Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:07:16 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31157 @ #4: Yes, I am a Canadian, and no, it's not an addiction, because I can stop anytime I want! ;) @ #4: Yes, I am a Canadian, and no, it’s not an addiction, because I can stop anytime I want! ;)

]]> By: #4 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31151 #4 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:46:24 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31151 <b>Chad</b>, woo-hoo! I'm happy you liked the post. Making people laugh is one of my fortes (at least, I like to think so). <b>Jodee</b>, aren't you Canadian yourself? I sense that someone has an illicit international addiction to Dilly Bars. Chad, woo-hoo! I’m happy you liked the post. Making people laugh is one of my fortes (at least, I like to think so).

Jodee, aren’t you Canadian yourself? I sense that someone has an illicit international addiction to Dilly Bars.

]]> By: Scribette http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31144 Scribette Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:25:40 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31144 Jodee - thanks! Guess I am missing out ... Jodee – thanks! Guess I am missing out …

]]> By: Jodee http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31136 Jodee Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:55:25 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31136 @ Scribette: They're ice cream bars you get from Dairy Queen. @ Scribette: They’re ice cream bars you get from Dairy Queen.

]]> By: Scribette http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31135 Scribette Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:53:43 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31135 Silly question - what's a "Dilly Bar"? Guess they don't have them in Canada ... :-) Silly question – what’s a “Dilly Bar”? Guess they don’t have them in Canada … :-)

]]> By: Chad http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31122 Chad Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:25:40 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31122 @ CT: I get where you're coming from but I don't think #4 was trying to belittle every $10 job. This post was poking fun at clients that pay $10 and then expect a ridiculous amount of work done two days before it was assigned. There's nothing wrong with a $10 job that requires $10 worth of work but I do have a problem with $10 jobs that expect you to be a full time employee. Good job #4 - This post was a good laugh to start off the day. @ CT: I get where you’re coming from but I don’t think #4 was trying to belittle every $10 job. This post was poking fun at clients that pay $10 and then expect a ridiculous amount of work done two days before it was assigned. There’s nothing wrong with a $10 job that requires $10 worth of work but I do have a problem with $10 jobs that expect you to be a full time employee.

Good job #4 – This post was a good laugh to start off the day.

]]> By: #4 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31119 #4 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:21:18 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31119 <b>Sonya</b>, thanks for pointing that out. You're right--it definitely wasn't my intention to slam the reasonable $10 gigs. Glad the post gave you a chuckle! Sonya, thanks for pointing that out. You’re right–it definitely wasn’t my intention to slam the reasonable $10 gigs. Glad the post gave you a chuckle!

]]> By: #4 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31117 #4 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:19:46 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31117 <b>Scribette</b>... tell me about it. It's like a dream come true. I mean, Dilly Bars? It just doesn't get any better than that. <b>Sara, Marjorie, Angela, Jenny B</b>, and <b>RobinMarie</b>, thanks, guys. :) <b>Cindy</b>, heck yes! Dilly Bar solidarity! <b>Donnell</b>, it can't be too much like your last gig because this client clearly signed my life + afterlife away. At least, I hope you fared better... but hey, if not, you have Dilly Bars. <b>Angel</b>, exactly, that's the underlying point. Jodee made a post somewhat like that a while ago, comparing freelance writing to dating. You just have to find the gigs that are high-quality work for you. There's a lot of losers out there, and a lot of people (oops, I mean gigs... gigs) who you might dally with before quickly regretting it and wishing you could erase them from your past forever. <b>CT</b>, there's really no apology necessary. The way you feel is totally legitimate! FYI, I did think about your point before I wrote and posted this, but I (thought I) made it clear in my parody that the pay was $10 per day for like a zillion hours of work, and I think I can say with confidence that not even Deb or Jodee would endorse that. $10 per hour, on the other hand, for a reasonable amount of work, is something quite different. I value your comments and I'm glad you posted them. <b>Andrea</b>, I know. I'm enjoying said powers as we speak. <b>Deb</b>, ain't it the truth? <b>Phil</b>, holy crap. You're honestly telling me you pass up the opportunity to go to Zen Cleaners? Don't you know that clothes are 300% cleaner when cleaned with minds? Scribette… tell me about it. It’s like a dream come true. I mean, Dilly Bars? It just doesn’t get any better than that.

Sara, Marjorie, Angela, Jenny B, and RobinMarie, thanks, guys. :)

Cindy, heck yes! Dilly Bar solidarity!

Donnell, it can’t be too much like your last gig because this client clearly signed my life + afterlife away. At least, I hope you fared better… but hey, if not, you have Dilly Bars.

Angel, exactly, that’s the underlying point. Jodee made a post somewhat like that a while ago, comparing freelance writing to dating. You just have to find the gigs that are high-quality work for you. There’s a lot of losers out there, and a lot of people (oops, I mean gigs… gigs) who you might dally with before quickly regretting it and wishing you could erase them from your past forever.

CT, there’s really no apology necessary. The way you feel is totally legitimate! FYI, I did think about your point before I wrote and posted this, but I (thought I) made it clear in my parody that the pay was $10 per day for like a zillion hours of work, and I think I can say with confidence that not even Deb or Jodee would endorse that. $10 per hour, on the other hand, for a reasonable amount of work, is something quite different. I value your comments and I’m glad you posted them.

Andrea, I know. I’m enjoying said powers as we speak.

Deb, ain’t it the truth?

Phil, holy crap. You’re honestly telling me you pass up the opportunity to go to Zen Cleaners? Don’t you know that clothes are 300% cleaner when cleaned with minds?

]]> By: Sonya http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31113 Sonya Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:15:12 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31113 CT: There's a world of difference between writing *one* article for $10 and writing *five hundred* articles (a day!) for $10. I don't really think #4 here was intentionally hating on the $10/per article gigs. Hilarious post! CT: There’s a world of difference between writing *one* article for $10 and writing *five hundred* articles (a day!) for $10. I don’t really think #4 here was intentionally hating on the $10/per article gigs.

Hilarious post!

]]> By: RobinMarie http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31111 RobinMarie Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:02:54 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31111 Lol. Hilarious. Thanks for the laugh. Lol. Hilarious. Thanks for the laugh.

]]> By: Phil http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31106 Phil Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:37:42 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31106 Re: Psychc nija powers. There's a dry cleaner a mile or so from here named "Zen Cleaners." I guess they clean clothes with mind power -- not sure, use a different dry cleaner. Re: Psychc nija powers.

There’s a dry cleaner a mile or so from here named “Zen Cleaners.” I guess they clean clothes with mind power — not sure, use a different dry cleaner.

]]> By: Deb http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31099 Deb Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:24:15 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31099 Great Job #4 - it's very funny - but sad at the same time because it's so true! Great Job #4 – it’s very funny – but sad at the same time because it’s so true!

]]> By: Andrea http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31098 Andrea Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:23:16 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31098 ROFL! I love the psychic ninja powers!! ROFL! I love the psychic ninja powers!!

]]> By: CT http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31097 CT Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:22:35 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31097 I think this post was too snarky. While it's obvious that you are lampooning low-paying clients, I believe it's been made very clear that Deb and Jodee do post $10 jobs. Deb and Jodee rely on these clients to be advertisers to this site, and I feel that this post is unfair to $10 jobs. Maybe I wouldn't have felt so negatively if the title had been "Will Work for Under $10." I'm really sorry I felt this way; the post was quite funny. I think this post was too snarky. While it’s obvious that you are lampooning low-paying clients, I believe it’s been made very clear that Deb and Jodee do post $10 jobs. Deb and Jodee rely on these clients to be advertisers to this site, and I feel that this post is unfair to $10 jobs. Maybe I wouldn’t have felt so negatively if the title had been “Will Work for Under $10.”

I’m really sorry I felt this way; the post was quite funny.

]]> By: Jenny B http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31094 Jenny B Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:05:59 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31094 Very funny #4. Thanks. Very funny #4. Thanks.

]]> By: Angela http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31086 Angela Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:26:27 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31086 That was a good one, thanks for the chuckle! That was a good one, thanks for the chuckle!

]]> By: angel http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31078 angel Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:30:13 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31078 I got such a shock when I found freelance sites with these kinds of projects posted. I almost chucked in the towel right then and there. I thought, if I have to compete with people who can write/ rehash hundreds of articles, at less than $5 per article, then I am obviously never going to be a paid writer. I decided that I didn't even want to be a professional writer if that was the job description. With my last little bit of faith, I wrote some articles the way I wanted... well thought out, good length and on a variety of interesting subjects. I used these as the start of my portfolio and hey presto, an assignment and $100 the following week. Be the writer you want to be! And leave all these kinds of crappy jobs to people who are willing to settle. I got such a shock when I found freelance sites with these kinds of projects posted. I almost chucked in the towel right then and there. I thought, if I have to compete with people who can write/ rehash hundreds of articles, at less than $5 per article, then I am obviously never going to be a paid writer. I decided that I didn’t even want to be a professional writer if that was the job description. With my last little bit of faith, I wrote some articles the way I wanted… well thought out, good length and on a variety of interesting subjects. I used these as the start of my portfolio and hey presto, an assignment and $100 the following week. Be the writer you want to be! And leave all these kinds of crappy jobs to people who are willing to settle.

]]> By: Donnell http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2008/07/will-write-for-10%e2%80%a6-under-these-conditions/comment-page-1/#comment-31076 Donnell Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:57:50 +0000 http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/?p=967#comment-31076 Hey! That sounds like my last gig! ;) Hey! That sounds like my last gig! ;)

]]>