Comments on: Ink-Dipped Advice: Adversity

By: The Writer

The Writer — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 13:58:50 +0000

In reply to Lori.I'm getting a little tired of doing everything I should be, and planning, and then getting messed up by someone else's agenda.

By: Lori

Lori — Wed, 22 May 2019 16:53:13 +0000

Same. Been on the short end of the money train a few times. It’s part-and-parcel with freelancing, isn’t it? And it sucks when the funds just will not show. I was a mess right before April 15th. I was owed $4200. I received $900 of it. And taxes were DUE. I hadn’t done the returns, so I stopped buying even the must-haves. I figured how much I’d paid, how much I had in various accounts, and whether a credit card would have to be employed (I LOATHE credit cards).

I was lucky — I’d paid enough taxes with all the deductions I had. But I’m still in scrimp mode. That wake-up call made me nervous!

By: The Writer

The Writer — Wed, 15 May 2019 14:00:35 +0000

In reply to Sharon Hurley Hall.Yeah, finding something that pays fairly that is also aligned with my talents is always the challenge. In addition, I'm not just out of college, starting out. I have a solid decades of experience behind me. Sadly, I live in an area where that is derided rather than valued, so I do as much remote work as possible.

By: Sharon Hurley Hall

Sharon Hurley Hall — Wed, 15 May 2019 12:57:43 +0000

I had a similar experience, Devon. First, unexpected car expenses (which aren’t over yet), then unexpected education expenses (I was planning for those, but they’ve happened earlier than expected).

Luckily, I’ve been able to ramp up work, but what would have been a cushion is now paying those expenses, so I know that’s not a good long term plan.

So I’m starting a couple of ventures that are less dependent on my being able to sit at a computer and type. Eventually, that will bring some more balance to my writing life and expenses. 🙂