I just heard the sentence that makes every freelancer tense up: “We’ve decided to go with an agen...I just heard the sentence that makes every freelancer tense up: “We’ve decided to go with an agen...
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Sylvia Gonzalez
• Oct 23
I just heard the sentence that makes every freelancer tense up:
“We’ve decided to go with an agency.”
Then came the plot twist:
“You’ve done such great work—so creative, adaptable, and professional—that I fought to keep you on at your same rate, just in a different capacity.”
That’s when it hit me—good work is your best job security.
My client told me her favorite thing about working with me:
“I only have to give you feedback once.”
That’s what builds trust. That’s what keeps doors open when everything else shifts.
Takeaway: keep a running feedback document for each client. Every note, every tweak, every “just so you know.” Don’t assume you’ll remember—record it.
When the org pivots or the budget changes, that doc becomes your shield and your history of reliability.
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