Before I quit my day job to become a professional copywriter, I had a regular job and a regular paycheck. Every 15 days or so, I’d get an email or an invalid check or something to tell me that, once again, I could buy groceries.
But now checks come v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y to my post office box. I have to drive to check the mail every other day or so, and, if I’m very lucky and I’ve been a good little copywriter all week, I’ll have a check.
$75 here. $750 there. Instead of two notices a month to tell me that I have money, I have to collect checks and remember to bring them with me when I’m going to the bank.
This is a problem for me. I’m forgetful, and I hate to run errands. I hadn’t counted on having to process each and every small amount. I actually set up a PayPal account so I could accept credit cards, but only one client did that (my first $100). Everyone else pays s-l-o-w-l-y by check.
Oh well. I’m getting lots of pens at my bank.
Payment to freelancers is an ugly subject. I have had several nightmarish episodes in regards to this. If it makes you feel any better, and I’m afraid it won’t, check this out (you’ll probably have to cut and paste into your browser):
http://gawker.com/news/freelancer-action-unit/big-trouble-at-little-time-out-new-york-309393.php