I submitted this post last week about some problems I was having with my previous employer who is now a freelance (graphic design) client.
I submit invoice for payment every Friday with a 14-day payment request as standard but they've paid me in seven days, so I haven't changed it or made that an official part of the contract. However, last week I worked only two hours for them in four days and then went out of town where I had no cell service until yesterday (Sunday). When I finally got back to civilization, found they never paid me the most recent amount.
I (stupidly?) set some automatic payments up for bills, meant to come out of that invoice amount. Needless to say, things are now messy. I emailed the client, he assured me the invoice was handed to accounts last week and he'd make sure the payment "would be released immediately"... that was first thing this morning and it's been radio silence since.
Not only has he still not set up any kind of work flow or plan for me but now he's acting like the person who wants to dump someone by ignoring them.
Fortunately, a good friend has brought me on as a freelancer for his company and I have been able to do some work there.
So, how long do I wait to see if the original client comes around and pulls it up? What is my responsibility in prioritizing them or keeping that client as an option if they choose to contact me with work? It's not a bridge I want to burn, but I also don't want to stare at an empty in box every day, either.
TL;DR Crappy client is leaving me hanging and I have no idea how long I have to stick around for it.
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