careerFreelance Work
#RI-6a23d18b·6 months ago·
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“Received 65% pay cut without warning”
What Actually Happened
Freelance interpreter received unexpected 65% pay cut due to missed calls, despite contract stating pay for worked hours
What I wish I knew
"Verify contract terms before signing"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Research companies thoroughly before working as a freelancer"
Regret Index
9/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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career Category
2,635
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
41%
of career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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