I haven't updated this blog in so long. I've actually had no motivation to write anything whatsoever in the past. Now that I'm on my summer vacation, I have more time to write. I'm also going back to university in the Fall, so I need to keep up with my writing... so this means I'll be blogging more once again!
Lately I've been freelance producing, filming, and editing for some corporate videos. Networking gets you jobs! Since I need to devote a lot of time for this to work, I've booked off lots of time off my part-time job. I was alright with doing this because I saved up quite a bit over the last month, so I was able to sustain my spendings and equipment rentals with no problem.
I finished one video and actually won't be getting paid until the cheque processes... which could take a while. :( I can solve my financial woes by going to work again, however I got sick last week so I haven't been in my best shape. Also, making drinks for customers and being sick at the same time do not belong together. :( I've been trying to ask someone to cover my shift since it's a closing shift, but so far no one has taken it... I really shouldn't go. I wouldn't want to make people sick, so I'm going to call in tomorrow and see if it's alright if I can stay home.
Anyway, so the moral of this story is to always have your funds ready during freelancing... because payment may take a long time to arrange. Also, make sure payment is arranged way in advance before you finish the project... to avoid payment delays like this. T_T But yeah, in the future I definitely need to collect half of payment up front, or at least collect the rental equipment fee up front... because that's what racks up a bill and if I don't pay that in time interest payments take place. D:
I'm working on another video right now and I'm hoping it turns out alright.
I need to sleep now... work at 12:30pm but I plan to call in at 9am. Eeeep.
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