We Are Not On Call!

Ok today was seriously rediculous. Why do people feel that freelancers are like doctors; on call 24/7. It is amazing how clients feel that you should do whatever they need at the exact moment they need it. However, when it comes to your requests to meet to go over the project, they are never around and then blame you for not being productive.

I usually set a specific block of time per client each day in an attempt to be efficient and organized. However, set backs like this cause shifts and delays. My suggestion to all other freelancers is to create an agreement each time you take on a new project or client that requires them to adhere to rules you set.

The first one should explain that you are allotted a certian amount of time to perform the task. Another key point should explain that if they do not respond to your requests within 24-36 hours you obtain the right to terminate the working relationship without issuing a refund.

Time Management For Work At Home Moms

I know all too well that being a work at home mom is an extraordinary feat. Your family seems to think that if you work from a computer all day that you are just sitting around. On the contrary! I work from home and am a student so my time is minimal. To add to my stress, my spouse is laid off and I am the sole bread winner.

This means I work 60 hour weeks and bring home just enough to skim by and have just enough time to get average grades. Unfortunately, before I realized how to manage my time, I missed out on a large chunk of my children's milestones. The most important thing to do when working from home is to achieve balance.

Here are 3 tips for getting the most out of your time:

1.) Don't Accept Underpayment
I know how it can be to be desperate and take any job that is thrown your way. i realized just how fast a person can burn out this way. NEVER accept less than you are worth. My work on ODesk has proven to be tough because I am competing with overseas workers who charge a substantial amount less than I can afford. Someone once told me "act your wage" and once I did I was able to make more and work a little less.

2.) Utilize Break Time
It is always important to take breaks from your work so you can refresh. Even if it is a 10 minute break take that time to read your children a story or pick up the kitchen. 10 minutes seems like a lifetime to kids and you will be able to cherish your time with them.

3.) Remember You Are Human
My first downfall was pretending to be Superwoman and assign myself so many tasks that I was falling behind and losing more clients than I should have. Keep track of how much you are able to accomplish when you apply no more than 10 hours a day to work. You will be able to create a realistic schedule without burning yourself out.

Software such as Microsoft Outlook or Central Desktop are great tools for organizing your time and gaining more balance in your life!

HOT LEAD!!!!!

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