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- Go to The Decision. So The Entrepreneur Called Back. Here's The Deal
Joe Love, that is what I've decided to do and...
don't forget I live with unemployed writer who can work with me
posted by
Azur
on January 19, 2006 at 7:02 PM
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Azur
I think you should take the job. I mean, you do get one-half of the week for yourself. Money is money, and I'm guessing you need it. Take the job, but keep your eyes peeled for something better. If you're doing a great job for him and he wants to keep you around, he'll raise you if you are offered something else.
posted by
Joe_Love
on January 19, 2006 at 6:31 PM
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Thirtysomething, I do too. I am inclined to do exactly as you say
posted by
Azur
on January 19, 2006 at 3:58 PM
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I was thinking PatB
"oranges are not the only fruit" . I don't now if you ever heard of a novel by that name but all this talk of oranges made me think of it
posted by
Azur
on January 19, 2006 at 3:56 PM
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Hog away anytime
posted by
Azur
on January 19, 2006 at 3:55 PM
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it's serendipity...
or Karma... one good thing you did bounces into something else and like billiards, all kinds of things click against all kinds of other things. You've been working, paying your dues, sooner or later, nobody will question your 5-orange price because they'll know it's not an expense - it's an investment. Way to go! :)pat
posted by
Pat_B
on January 19, 2006 at 3:06 PM
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"A nice lawyer" Majroj? I do know one
posted by
Azur
on January 19, 2006 at 1:56 PM
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Sorry about hogging the space earlier!
posted by
majroj
on January 19, 2006 at 11:45 AM
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I've done this before
...I'd take the job, personally, keeping good records of hours. Keep it down to the agreed time, deadlines-be-damned. If time becomes an issue, perhaps he'll renegotiate. You never know what the job may lead to in the future...(Of course, I have a tendency to overwhelm myself with work...)
posted by
thirtysomething
on January 19, 2006 at 7:32 AM
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Azur
Youv'e scraped by so far without him. Hold out for
4 oranges, Azur. You're worth it.
posted by
johnmacnab
on January 19, 2006 at 6:33 AM
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Tapsel_T, of course.
I may just toss a coin
posted by
Azur
on January 19, 2006 at 5:26 AM
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Very interesting, Azur. I like the way you have set this up for us.
It would be a difficult decision to make. Will you let us know what you decide?
posted by
TAPS.
on January 19, 2006 at 5:18 AM
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I'm not sure
I'd push for 4 - If you don't feel it's worth it for 3 or 3,5. There's no point in taking work at a discounted rate that will make you unhappy unless there is some other benefit. As you're ghost-writing, you won't be able to add to your portfolio, as you said.
posted by
fionajean
on January 19, 2006 at 4:13 AM
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They run both ways. Even with a contract.
Have a nice lawyer look over your contract. No contract? Then "Ja, matta ahtodei"*.
(*"See ya later")
posted by
majroj
on January 18, 2006 at 9:00 PM
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Azur
I'm sure you'll make the right choice, Good Luck! 
posted by
BrightIrish
on January 18, 2006 at 6:14 PM
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posted by
A-and-B
on January 18, 2006 at 2:38 PM
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Thanks Passionflower, that feels right to me too.
The post I was referring to was the one below this
posted by
Azur
on January 18, 2006 at 2:19 PM
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I like the idea of telling him that 4 oranges is your bottom dollar.
Good Luck!
posted by
Passionflower
on January 18, 2006 at 2:09 PM
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People get underpaid all the time. Good luck.
(A)
posted by
A-and-B
on January 18, 2006 at 2:07 PM
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I am a firm believer
that you already know what you want, you just have to listen to what that little voice is saying.
posted by
MerryAnne
on January 18, 2006 at 1:46 PM
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Uh, okay...
first I came here initially to say you have mail. Second, it's possible I might know something that could help you out, but I will have to read through again and see if it applies or not. I fell into a freelance online documentation for a stint once.
posted by
FactorFiction
on January 18, 2006 at 1:46 PM
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MerryAnne, thanks but....
it would help if I knew what that was
posted by
Azur
on January 18, 2006 at 1:41 PM
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I hope you get what you want Azur
posted by
MerryAnne
on January 18, 2006 at 1:37 PM
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Dr JPT, I know. On the other hand
it is not work I would be doing myself
posted by
Azur
on January 18, 2006 at 12:20 PM
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I Would Have a Problem with Others Getting Credit for My Work!!
posted by
Dr_JPT
on January 18, 2006 at 12:16 PM
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