It’s Been A While.

Photo Credit: Pixabay.
@tammys85 (29998)
Baltimore, Maryland
May 20, 2024 3:16pm CST
Hey, everyone. I know it’s been a while. I just haven’t had the time or energy to post anywhere, so I wanted to pop in and say hello. So, I gained a client that was kind of steady, but I decided to drop them last night. I think they were about to drop me anyway. It started fine, but my quality was slipping with them. On my end, it wasn’t a big enough pay for the work involved. I decided to go with my gut instinct and call it quits so that I could focus on more clients and my side projects. I was kind and professional, and they didn’t kick me off their team (but I’m not grabbing work from the team right now). It was the direct orders I put a stop to, but I don’t feel it’s the right time to grab their team order. Anyway, it’s fine. Sometimes, a writer and client just aren’t compatible anymore. It happens. It’s a small pay cut, but I feel lighter. I even started working for a team I haven’t touched in weeks today. One of my other main clients changed their schedule, so I’ll be working on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, but it’s fine. I got this. :) I had a fun, NKOTB-filled weekend. Let’s see here: Friday: Their first FULL ALBUM since 2013, “Still KIDS” dropped. The boys performed on Good Morning America, they had a short segment on Entertainment Tonight, and the Blue Bloods mid-season finale was that night (which stars one of the NKOTB members, Donnie Wahlberg). Saturday: My “Still KIDS’ deluxe CD with a 64-page booklet arrived in the mail. I pre-ordered it back in March. The guys also had an iHeartRadio CD release party in LA, and those in attendance shared pictures and videos. iHeartRadio is releasing the audio tomorrow, I think at 7pm EST (but I need to check that), so I’m planning to listen to it while I work on my evening orders. Sunday: They performed at the American Idol finale, which aired on ABC. What a good time to be a New Kids On The Block fan! :D In other news, I attended my best friend’s sister’s birthday party on Saturday. It was a nice time. I got to hold her other sister’s baby for a bit, and he’s sooo cute. He’s about four months and at the babbling stage. Alrighty, I have a few other things to work on, and then I’m heading home from the coffee shop. OH, I answered the trivia question correctly today (who is Barbie’s little sister?), so my coffee was free. It’s the little things! You all have a great week, stay safe, and take care! :) Photo Credit: Pixabay.
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@HaruLoid (1589)
• Philippines
21 May
I'm better opportunities will come. Leaving can be better than staying.
@tammys85 (29998)
• Baltimore, Maryland
28 May
@HaruLoid I hope you do get hired asap!
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@tammys85 (29998)
• Baltimore, Maryland
22 May
Agreed! And it'd be hard to accept those opportunities if I'm spending time on work that's not paying enough.
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@HaruLoid (1589)
• Philippines
23 May
@tammys85 That's true. The low pay is mainly the reason why I'm so desperate to get hired by one of the employers I applied for.
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@grenery8 (7248)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
24 May
it is not easy but guts never lie to us.
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@tammys85 (29998)
• Baltimore, Maryland
28 May
Agreed. And we don't always listen to our gut, but I did this time, and I felt much lighter. I'll make up for the small pay cut.
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@grenery8 (7248)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
1 Jun
@tammys85 i think you won this
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@tammys85 (29998)
• Baltimore, Maryland
3 Jun
@grenery8 Agreed. I don't want to do days worth of work to not get much for it.
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@kaylachan (65344)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 May
That's what I've learned from working for yourself. You can be as flexible as you want and pick and chose. You're still getting paid.
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@tammys85 (29998)
• Baltimore, Maryland
22 May
Right! Well, if I don't work, I don't get paid. I'm trying to build passive income, but that's going to take some time. However, this client's work wasn't worth the pay, and now I have more time for other gigs and projects.
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@kaylachan (65344)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 May
@tammys85 Sometimes that's what you have to do.
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@tammys85 (29998)
• Baltimore, Maryland
28 May
@kaylachan Agreed! I don't regret my decision.
@just4him (317038)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 May
It sounds like you had a great week. I'm happy for you. It's good to know when to quit with a client. I'm glad it went well.
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@tammys85 (29998)
• Baltimore, Maryland
22 May
Awww thanks! Yeah, it's never fun, but I just feel like sticking around for the long haul wouldn't have benefited me.
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@just4him (317038)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 May
@tammys85 You're right.
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@Deepizzaguy (99643)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 May
I am happy for you that you were able to enjoy seeing New Kids On The Block on television.
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@tammys85 (29998)
• Baltimore, Maryland
22 May
Awww thank you! I absolutely enjoyed it!
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@Deepizzaguy (99643)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 May
@tammys85 You are welcome.
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• Sonora, California
21 May
It's good to see you here, better opportunities will come...
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@tammys85 (29998)
• Baltimore, Maryland
22 May
Thanks! Agreed, and I need time for those opportunities, and the work wasn't worth the pay.
@RasmaSandra (77609)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 May
Good to hear from you, Best of luck with your writing work and glad you could see NKOTB
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@tammys85 (29998)
• Baltimore, Maryland
22 May
Thank you so much! I can't believe I'm meeting NKOTB this summer.
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