The money from that job was supposed to deposit two weeks ago.
Maybe today’s the day!
As a freelancer expecting an influx of cash, every morning is bathed in the soft glow of hope.
That’s because it can take a surprisingly long time for checks to process, even with direct deposit.
And if the client only sends them via snail mail?
Either way, you never really know when you’re going to get paid.
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It’s the moment of truth.
Time to sign into my bank account.
Hopefully there are a lot more zeros!
JK, you’re a freelancer, not a Kardashian.
But there should at least be significantly more padding in there.
You cross every appendage, praying your money has finally found its rightful owner.
Excuse me, how do I have LESS money in my account than before?!
But most important, the check is late.
None of that would matter if the check weren’t late!
The sad thing is, I’m loaded with theoretical money.
It’s kind of pointless to work enough totechnicallymake a good living.
When was the last time I touched base with the client?
According to your email history, a week ago the client said you would have the money by today.
Clearly I need to ramp up contact.
But do I use email or the phone?
You call anyway and are both frustrated and relieved when you get voicemail.
Let me just Gchat my freelancer friend to get her input.
Every freelancer needs a friend who has also foregone the 9-to-5 life.
The email has been sent.
Now the only thing left to do is wait.
Well, and work.
The client answered already!
Commence full panic mode.
Dude should have a heart.
You’re doing your best.
The two of you are in this together.
Do I need a lawyer?
Wait, haha, I can’t pay for one.
Some freelancers decide to take the legal route when a huge sum has gone MIA.
Unfortunately, that costs money.
Yes, you have to pay back any money you borrowed to make it through while you were broke.
But just for a moment, you know what it’s like to be swimming in it.
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