Some do not respect their commitment
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 6:11 am
Working with freelancers has great advantages, however, there have been cases where the freelance writer leaves the project without warning. Only in some cases does the process work as follows:
You hire a Freelancer, wow!
Both parties are excited to work on an interesting project.
Somewhere you face the first serious challenges /disagreements.
The Freelancer becomes a little discouraged from continuing to work.
They are invited to more interesting/profitable projects.
Shiny object syndrome (or just a squirrel) and fast food email list they leave . They don't answer emails, they don't answer the phone, they ignore Skype, etc.
freelance writer
It is unfortunate when this type of thing happens, because for someone who does this type of action, thousands are paid who do take their work seriously and who are usually responsible with delivery dates.
We highlight 3 reasons why a freelance writer abandons your project without warning:
1. Some people think they are free to work whenever they want. Otherwise, why do a break ?
2. They may think of a deadline, and when the project hits a snag and the deadline slips, they become demotivated and give up. Again, not everyone is like this, but these cases have been seen.
3. It is not all their fault. In their defense we can say that sometimes, the delay in payment of fees previously agreed upon was not carried out successfully.
Just as there are irresponsible writers, there are also entrepreneurs or online business owners who do not fulfill their part of the deal and force the writer to leave the job halfway.
How to prevent problems with freelance writers
1. Agree on all terms before sharing the work . It is important to establish how much time per day is needed, what the communication channel will be, what the clear deliverables, milestones, etc. are.
In essence, the fewer thoughts of freedom you let go, the more chances you have of actually productive work.
2. Be realistic about estimates . If you want to build another Facebook in a week, you're likely to get a professional to tell you they can get the job done in that time.
However, it is also very likely that this will not happen. You have to estimate real dates when you can prevent problems, which, as you well know, always happen.
3. Communicate constantly and don’t disappear . Always ask “How are you doing?”, make it a habit to participate in the project, give feedback, answer questions quickly, and be visible.
A client who gives you an assignment and then disappears for a week is one of the worst motivators out there. And it's not about money, freelancers want to feel valued and heard.
4. After all, it's all about money . If you're looking for the cheapest workforce, you'll surely find it. But then you'll be looking for more expensive people to fix your work, or even do it from scratch.
Sure, there is brilliant talent in Middle Eastern countries, but even the most valuable ones don't work for $10 an hour. You get what you pay for.
Okay, we've already touched on two issues, how to hire and how to work with Freelancer . And here's the third and final one.
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Problem 3. .
Have you heard of the 90-10 rule of software development?
He says: “The first 90 percent of the code accounts for the first 10 percent of the development time. The remaining 10 percent of the code accounts for the other 90 percent of the development time.”
In fact, this rule can be applied not only to this industry, but to most long-term projects or content writing , especially with remote freelancers .
But before you blame the other party, look at the reasons why delays happen:
1. Lack of exact scope upfront . You have to deal with all the details before you start working, if you think you just need to get started and then discuss the details along the way, then you will never reach the finish line.
On the other hand, there is a good chance of redoing the whole project due to a wrong strategy at the beginning. So the blame here is on both sides.
You hire a Freelancer, wow!
Both parties are excited to work on an interesting project.
Somewhere you face the first serious challenges /disagreements.
The Freelancer becomes a little discouraged from continuing to work.
They are invited to more interesting/profitable projects.
Shiny object syndrome (or just a squirrel) and fast food email list they leave . They don't answer emails, they don't answer the phone, they ignore Skype, etc.
freelance writer
It is unfortunate when this type of thing happens, because for someone who does this type of action, thousands are paid who do take their work seriously and who are usually responsible with delivery dates.
We highlight 3 reasons why a freelance writer abandons your project without warning:
1. Some people think they are free to work whenever they want. Otherwise, why do a break ?
2. They may think of a deadline, and when the project hits a snag and the deadline slips, they become demotivated and give up. Again, not everyone is like this, but these cases have been seen.
3. It is not all their fault. In their defense we can say that sometimes, the delay in payment of fees previously agreed upon was not carried out successfully.
Just as there are irresponsible writers, there are also entrepreneurs or online business owners who do not fulfill their part of the deal and force the writer to leave the job halfway.
How to prevent problems with freelance writers
1. Agree on all terms before sharing the work . It is important to establish how much time per day is needed, what the communication channel will be, what the clear deliverables, milestones, etc. are.
In essence, the fewer thoughts of freedom you let go, the more chances you have of actually productive work.
2. Be realistic about estimates . If you want to build another Facebook in a week, you're likely to get a professional to tell you they can get the job done in that time.
However, it is also very likely that this will not happen. You have to estimate real dates when you can prevent problems, which, as you well know, always happen.
3. Communicate constantly and don’t disappear . Always ask “How are you doing?”, make it a habit to participate in the project, give feedback, answer questions quickly, and be visible.
A client who gives you an assignment and then disappears for a week is one of the worst motivators out there. And it's not about money, freelancers want to feel valued and heard.
4. After all, it's all about money . If you're looking for the cheapest workforce, you'll surely find it. But then you'll be looking for more expensive people to fix your work, or even do it from scratch.
Sure, there is brilliant talent in Middle Eastern countries, but even the most valuable ones don't work for $10 an hour. You get what you pay for.
Okay, we've already touched on two issues, how to hire and how to work with Freelancer . And here's the third and final one.
[Tweet “Constant communication and presence is one of the keys to success in projects with #Freelancers”]
Problem 3. .
Have you heard of the 90-10 rule of software development?
He says: “The first 90 percent of the code accounts for the first 10 percent of the development time. The remaining 10 percent of the code accounts for the other 90 percent of the development time.”
In fact, this rule can be applied not only to this industry, but to most long-term projects or content writing , especially with remote freelancers .
But before you blame the other party, look at the reasons why delays happen:
1. Lack of exact scope upfront . You have to deal with all the details before you start working, if you think you just need to get started and then discuss the details along the way, then you will never reach the finish line.
On the other hand, there is a good chance of redoing the whole project due to a wrong strategy at the beginning. So the blame here is on both sides.