This week I found a fantastic resource very similar to Independent Interpreters in Washington D.C but established in the Bay Area. I am always thrilled to find networks of interpreters working in the freelance arena in a public facing way as it supports our clients right to choose. With so much of the controversy surrounding … Continue reading Highlighting the Bay Area Independent Interpreters network.
How I Avoid Assessments
I haven’t assessed in years and most of the time, I won’t. There are a myriad of reasons behind why I won’t. First, I don’t think assessments are helpful. As a working professional, there should be no lack of knowledge about my work in the community. References from clients and teams should prove to vouch … Continue reading How I Avoid Assessments
Three Ways to Increase Your Visibility to Potential Clients
One of the top questions I get asked is about how to increase visibility to potential clients. Truth is, it depends on the type of visibility you want. If you're looking to get picked up for more stage work, you need to spend more time on stages and make sure that the production knows you … Continue reading Three Ways to Increase Your Visibility to Potential Clients
How I Stay Balanced When Traveling for Work
I'm on the road this week and I wanted to share a few ways that I keep things balanced when I'm providing services out of a hotel room. I've got some fun articles coming soon but would love your questions as well for Q&A. Email them to grey@foundationsinfreelance.com First, sleep is a non-negotiable. For some … Continue reading How I Stay Balanced When Traveling for Work
E-Filing Starts January 24th
Are you ready? With tax season upon us, you might be panicking. I used to do that too. I panicked so much in fact, that I avoided doing my taxes entirely until I was penalized. I know what you're thinking. That's insane. So is bungee jumping but a lot of people do it. I meet … Continue reading E-Filing Starts January 24th
An Argument For Raising Your Rate
Raising your rates can be really scary. If you’re anything like I was in the early days of my practice, you’ll find yourself hesitant to increase your rates in any way. I panicked at the thought of pricing myself out of work, getting called less and starving to death over a dollar. Had I realized … Continue reading An Argument For Raising Your Rate
Three Things I’ve Learned in Subcontracting That Inform Everything I Do.
Transparency is key Nobody feels good about ripping off a colleague for a few extra bucks and if they do, gross. We rely on one another in teaming situations all the time, we have to be able to trust one another that we will work together for the improved health of our field as a … Continue reading Three Things I’ve Learned in Subcontracting That Inform Everything I Do.
Q&A Last Minute Cancellations
The agency I work through booked me for a job today then it cancelled 12 minutes later. Obviously, I didn’t miss any work in the 12 minutes I was “confirmed” but now they’re asking me to not charge a cancellation fee. The message they sent me says “Would you mind not charging for this cancellation … Continue reading Q&A Last Minute Cancellations
The Five Financial Mistakes I Made in My First Year.
When I first started, I spent all my time driving around gig to gig focused on maximizing earnings to cover the expenses I was hit with when I graduated school. I had a new car, student loans, rent and a boyfriend with expensive taste. I was just trying to keep up and admittedly not doing … Continue reading The Five Financial Mistakes I Made in My First Year.
Wait, I thought this was a meeting?
Agencies often set the tone for initial meetings as something closer to a job interview. In truth, you’re a business meeting with another business to see if your values align and you’d like to do business together. Will they offer you more work? Yes. You’ll also be bringing your specific skill set to the table … Continue reading Wait, I thought this was a meeting?