10 Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make As A Freelancer
9. Being Too Hard On Yourself
Image Credit: Michal Zacharzewski
As important as not being too easy on yourself, is not being too hard on yourself. Sometimes you will have to work extra hours, maybe more often than you prefer, but remember to also reward yourself and take the time required to rest up and do other things. It’s also important to sometimes actually be satisfied with your results and give yourself a pat on the back. As long as you don’t go way over the top, some confidence will get you a long way.
10. Failing In Separating Professionalism And Friendship
Image Credit: Ramzi Hashisho
This is a touchy point. In many professions a lot of people know each other both on and off work. First you need to remember to not take the feedback you get personal and separate the person you are at work from who you are the rest of the time. Going into new work relations, it’s also important to always act professional. Don’t talk to clients about other clients, be aware of the language you are using and don’t mix work and leisure. If you fail on this point you may find yourself involved in complicated relationships and not knowing how to solve things properly. Maybe some clients will become your friends, but remember to separate the roles clearly, or you will be in trouble.
＊「名を取るより得を取れ」：利益を得ることよりも、名誉を大切にせよということ。
同諺・Adage掲載ページ
Profit is better than fame.* [2010-01-28] Theme: BOOGIE RECORD
Profit is better than fame.* [2010-02-28] Theme: K Munchiez
9. Being Too Hard On Yourself
Image Credit: Michal Zacharzewski
As important as not being too easy on yourself, is not being too hard on yourself. Sometimes you will have to work extra hours, maybe more often than you prefer, but remember to also reward yourself and take the time required to rest up and do other things. It’s also important to sometimes actually be satisfied with your results and give yourself a pat on the back. As long as you don’t go way over the top, some confidence will get you a long way.
10. Failing In Separating Professionalism And Friendship
Image Credit: Ramzi Hashisho
This is a touchy point. In many professions a lot of people know each other both on and off work. First you need to remember to not take the feedback you get personal and separate the person you are at work from who you are the rest of the time. Going into new work relations, it’s also important to always act professional. Don’t talk to clients about other clients, be aware of the language you are using and don’t mix work and leisure. If you fail on this point you may find yourself involved in complicated relationships and not knowing how to solve things properly. Maybe some clients will become your friends, but remember to separate the roles clearly, or you will be in trouble.
＊「名を取るより得を取れ」：利益を得ることよりも、名誉を大切にせよということ。
同諺・Adage掲載ページ
Profit is better than fame.* [2010-01-28] Theme: BOOGIE RECORD
Profit is better than fame.* [2010-02-28] Theme: K Munchiez
