Many businessman prefer paying for freelance
services instead of hiring employees because they can save money. Well,
it's true that freelancers usually ask for pay than employees. It's because
it's much cheaper in the long run because you don't need to pay for their
health benefits and supplies. But unfortunately, some clients tend to pay freelancers
lower than the standard. Below are some
major reasons why you should not do the same.
You are insulting the freelancer
Yes, you are. You might not be aware about it, but paying
someone lower than he deserves is a direct insult. You see, freelancers
spend precious time in computing their expenses and profit before coming up
with their price range. Sometimes, they make some adjustments if they feel that
the amount is too high. So if you offer him a very unreasonable price, he might
accept it only because he badly needed money that time. In short, he's not
really happy.
He will not work for you again
Freelancing is a business, and therefore freelancers
work for a profit. So if he didn't receive his desired earnings, do you think
he will still work for you in the future? Yes, you might think you have fooled
him, but not really. Freelancers are smart, especially those who have been in
the industry for several years. They have a list of clients, and they remember
those who treat them well, and those who didn't. And yes, they will not even
bother reading your next offer.
He will ruin your reputation
Just like businessmen, freelancers
also have their own networks. And although some of them might not yet seen each
other in person, they have already established a healthy professional relationship
with each other. Many of them use social sites for communication, other than
email and forums. If one of them feels being insulted by a client, he will tell
it to his fellow freelancers, and that client will be blacklisted. Of course,
you don't want that to happen.
You should not expect high quality of work
This is actually the most painful part. Imagine yourself
suffering from headaches after realizing that the work has multiple errors
after you approve it. Yes, many freelancers
who accept very low pay are really good. But because they feel degraded, they
will not be sincere with you, and may intentionally make mistakes that you will
not easily notice. Chances are you will be mad at him. But deep inside, you
know your mistake, and you will regret it.
We at Amojobs have dedicated freelancers, who spent years
in improving their craft. Although you can negotiate for a lower price, don't
offer them below the standard. And don't be happy if they accept it. We will
not be responsible for your loss, if your intention is to take advantage of
them. But the good thing is, we also protect clients from scam freelancers.
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