Frickn' Knit Pickn' Husband: Think we could make something like this, or would it be too hard?
Me: would need chop saw, belt sander, drill press, table saw, xtra thumbs…so No!
Husband: lol, did not think so
Me: you are a crazy person
Husband: yeah
"Editor’s note: I love contributor’s anecdotes about their humorous client interactions. Judging from our growing list of followers, you do to. But I don’t enjoy hearing about all the unpaid bills, shady practices, and downright immoral behaviour most of our readership has to deal with to make a living. Let’s make my job a little harder and fix that. We need your help.
Over three-quarters of freelancers will be stiffed by a deadbeat client at some point in their career. Time and money are wasted chasing bounced checks or costly legal action. Most have to walk away at the expense of not only their pocketbook, but their pride. There is little legal protection in place to protect freelancers from this reality.
Clients From Hell is joining the Freelancers Union and freelancers throughout the country to launch the World’s Longest Invoice on April 26 to raise awareness about this critical issue. The World’s Longest Invoice will jumpstart a critically important nationwide conversation about how much it sucks to not get paid for your work – and how it can be avoided. As freelancers add to the invoice, we’ll see how prevalent nonpayment is, and just how destructive it can be to freelancers’ bottom lines.
In May, the World’s Longest Invoice will be delivered to lawmakers in Albany to urge them to pass the Freelancer Payment Protection act in New York. This model legislation gives freelancers the same protection the Department of Labor provides “traditional” employees and allows them to file wage claims for owed money. We are so close to making this ideal a law. Be a part of the historic precedent and help replicate its success across the country.
Clients From Hell will feature an extra post for the next eight days in a show of support. You can show your support too:
Tell the world what you’re owed at The World’s Longest Invoice
Share it with your friends
Join the #getpaidnotplayed conversation on Twitter with Freelancers Union founder @Sara_Horowitz."
Over three-quarters of freelancers will be stiffed by a deadbeat client at some point in their career. Time and money are wasted chasing bounced checks or costly legal action. Most have to walk away at the expense of not only their pocketbook, but their pride. There is little legal protection in place to protect freelancers from this reality.
Clients From Hell is joining the Freelancers Union and freelancers throughout the country to launch the World’s Longest Invoice on April 26 to raise awareness about this critical issue. The World’s Longest Invoice will jumpstart a critically important nationwide conversation about how much it sucks to not get paid for your work – and how it can be avoided. As freelancers add to the invoice, we’ll see how prevalent nonpayment is, and just how destructive it can be to freelancers’ bottom lines.
In May, the World’s Longest Invoice will be delivered to lawmakers in Albany to urge them to pass the Freelancer Payment Protection act in New York. This model legislation gives freelancers the same protection the Department of Labor provides “traditional” employees and allows them to file wage claims for owed money. We are so close to making this ideal a law. Be a part of the historic precedent and help replicate its success across the country.
Clients From Hell will feature an extra post for the next eight days in a show of support. You can show your support too:
Tell the world what you’re owed at The World’s Longest Invoice
Share it with your friends
Join the #getpaidnotplayed conversation on Twitter with Freelancers Union founder @Sara_Horowitz."
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Clients From Hell: Join the Launch of The World’s Longest Invoice
A Freelancers Union…sponsor it in WA, and I might just go into business for myself…for real! Arguing over lost wages when I already provide my clients a less than market cost has been my nightmare. It only happened to me once, and when you are in business alone, you really tend to take these things personally. It’s demoralizing, discouraging, and like the editor said, an utter waste of time and money! Much love for this idea.
wnyc:
Mayor Bloomberg and Kermit the Frog enjoying the first Yankees home game of the season.
Mayor Bloomber’s hand ever-so-tentatively resting on Kermit’s back. —A.P.
Hey someone tell the Gov he has a smudge on his camera lens!
wnyc:
Hey, we’re at 4,000 followers! (Nice to meet you, Flora Photography) Thanks to everyone for all your photos, cat videos, answers, questions and more. What more can we do? What kind of stuff do you want to see here? Now, on to 5,000!
Well now…I think that’s pretty neat…in other news…I should update this blog of mine more often!
"The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might earn something to give to the needy."
— Ephesians 4:28
The OG Copyright law.
The OG Copyright law.
Papa Flora is coming for a visit…He and I should will make these…
H-D-R!!!!!
High Dynamic RANGE!!!!
Proud…only took me 3 hours…but got it down now!
Guess you aren’t a real artist until someone steals your work.
My derby friend, Danielle and I went out shooting for a day back in May. We came up with some really great shots, and I posted them on Flickr for her use. Somewhere along the lines, the image used on that site was stolen, attributed to her, and who knows what else.
Contacted fineartamerica.com…waiting to hear back.
Photo fun…seriously!
Viral Ad of the Day: “Battle At F-Stop Ridge”: The Camera Store takes photography really seriously. How really seriously? Deadly really seriously. (via thedailywhat)
New in the Photojojo Shop: the USB Film Roll, a 4GB USB drive cleverly dressed up in a recycled film canister.
Finally, you can fit more than 36 photos on a roll. Fit up to 1,000 on these!
Just a little teaser…because we are on the map!
Thank you to Tom at Don’s Camera, Mathias at Einmaleins, and my co-exhibitors Kate, Jay, & Daniela!
This is going to be so awesome!
Check out the new Sony A77 DSLR: It’s see-through!
Not only that, but its mirror is transparent which lets it autofocus while in vid mode. Sweet.
This is really gimicky but sweet! I dig it.
I am preparing an exhibit for Olympia’s Spring ArtsWalk 2011, and I ran up against the ever annoying model release question. I did not go to an Art school or get taught this at any point in my college career, so every time I run up on legal stuff I want to go hide in a corner. I did a lot of net research on message boards, even on PhotoShelter where I host my website and wedding images, but no clear cut advice stood out. Then I found this link on www.betterphoto.com, another pro-photographer service…best, most down to earth speaking advice ever. Cheers to that!
