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A Freelancer Who Is He
A Freelancer Who Is He
A Freelancer Who Is He
The author and poet Ernest William Hornung (1866–1921) also used the term in
"The Gift of the Emperor" to describe something of poor quality: "I warmed to my
woes. It was no easy matter to keep your end up as a raw freelance of letters; for
my part, I was afraid I wrote neither well enough nor ill enough for success."
Fields where freelancing is especially common include journalism and other forms
of writing, copywriting, computer programming and graphic design, consulting,
and many other professional and creative services.
Freelance practice varies greatly. Some require clients to sign written contracts,
while others may perform work based on verbal agreements, perhaps enforceable
through the very nature of the work. Some freelancers may provide written
estimates of work and request deposits from clients.
Payment for freelance work also varies greatly. Freelancers may charge by the day
or hour, or on a per-project basis. Instead of a flat rate or fee, some consultants
have adopted a value-based pricing method based on the perceived value of the
results to the client. By custom, payment arrangements may be upfront, percentage
upfront, or upon completion. For more complex projects, a contract may set a
payment schedule based on milestones or outcomes.
Benefits
Sometimes a freelancer will work with one or more other freelancers and/or
vendors to form a "virtual agency" to serve a particular client's needs for short-term
and permanent project work. This versatile agency model can help a freelancer
land jobs which require targeted, specific experience and skills outside the scope of
one individual. As the clients change, so too may the players chosen for a virtual
agency's talent base.
This can have a positive affect also. On occasion, freelancers and clients can form
a relationship based on mutual needs and the professionalism, and competence of
both parties.
Drawbacks
The major drawback is the uncertainty of work — and thus income — and lack of
company benefits such as a pension, health insurance, paid holidays and bonuses.
However, many freelancers, especially in journalism, regard themselves as having
greater income security through the diversity of outlets—the loss of any one of
which leads to the loss of only a proportion of income, rather than its totality as
with salaried employees.
Furthermore, many periodicals and newspapers offer the option of ghost signing.
Ghost signing occurs when a freelance writer signs with an editor, but their name
is not listed on the byline of their article(s). This allows the writer to receive
benefits, while still being classified as a freelancer, and independent of any set
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organization. In some countries, however, this can lead to taxation issues (eg so-
called IR35 violations in the UK)
Another drawback is that freelancers often must handle contracts, legal issues,
accounting, marketing, and other business functions by themselves. If they do
choose to pay for professional services, they can sometimes turn into significant
out-of-pocket expenses. Working hours can extend beyond the standard working
day and working week.
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(група, Ф.І.О.) РП 42
(Ф.І.О., посада)
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Харків, 2021
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