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Should I Quit My Job?
Activatethe
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24 October 2013
Hi, I'm 'Activatethe' (or Dan, whatever you prefer). I registers for this forum in my pursuit of some advice from fellow freelancers.
I am new to freelancing. I graduated in July and managed to get a job in my field in September. However, I'm not too happy with a few things and wanted to get some feedback.
First of all, I've not been paid in just over 2 weeks. I was told to invoice every week so that's now 2 unpaid invoices. I invoice on Mondays. When asking the boss (who deals with that too) , he will not respond to my texts, email or even acknowledge on the phone.
This throws up a bigger issue for me. I have not signed a contract (I wasn't given one) so I'm gonna assume that I am not protected or even bound to be paid.
Is it time to cut my losses?
Cheers
I am new to freelancing. I graduated in July and managed to get a job in my field in September. However, I'm not too happy with a few things and wanted to get some feedback.
First of all, I've not been paid in just over 2 weeks. I was told to invoice every week so that's now 2 unpaid invoices. I invoice on Mondays. When asking the boss (who deals with that too) , he will not respond to my texts, email or even acknowledge on the phone.
This throws up a bigger issue for me. I have not signed a contract (I wasn't given one) so I'm gonna assume that I am not protected or even bound to be paid.
Is it time to cut my losses?
Cheers
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Lupita
Messages count : 207Likes count : 6Registration : 2 November 2006I'd say it's a bit premature to quit! You've only been there a very short time and they may be getting used to having a freelancer on board. The admin/HR dept by the sounds of things too may be getting grips with paying weekly! Do they make use of many other freelancers?
So although I would stay, I'd personally request a meeting with the client, at which you state that you cannot afford to keep working unpaid. Depending on his/her response, I'd be tempted to mention a timeline you're not prepared to work beyond unpaid. I'd also mention the late payment legislation which, you can say, you don't wish to apply but may have to consider if you remain out of pocket for much longer.
Lastly, 14 days' wait for pay is not THAT bad, at least compared to some freelancers I know! Still, there are some steps you can take (see Freelance UK piece below) but personally I'd opt for the meeting I mention. Best of luck and let us know what happens!
When your client stops paying you promptly :: Freelance UK
Other pieces that may be of interest to you:
Freelancer's guide to invoices :: Freelance UK
Top 10 excuses for not paying invoices :: Freelance UK