Freelance Designer - asked to work onsite
Freelance Designer - asked to work onsite
(OP)
This is my 2nd year of incorporation and going out my own. Last year was alright but now most of my clients are really slow (automotive). To help drum up new business I've been cold-calling and networking. However, it seems that the great majority of people would rather hire me full-time rather than farm-out work. Are there others who are experiencing the same thing?
Thanks
Thanks
Tim Chung
Mechanical Designer, CSWP
www.kinderdesign.ca
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Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Freelance Designer - asked to work onsite
I wonder that could be related to your industry. I was just corresponding with a gentlemen in Australia who is a P.Eng and does structural drawings for a living. With construction, is it very up and down with demand? My specialty is more automation for the automotive industry. However, with the sector as it is, I've been calling around inquiring more as a Solidworks designer.
Tim Chung
Mechanical Designer, CSWP
www.kinderdesign.ca
RE: Freelance Designer - asked to work onsite
Went to the food bank yesterday and saw three of my friends there too. A new experience with an ego check.
Back in 2000 I said we were going to get Bushwacked or Gored. Wish I'd been wrong.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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Tim Chung
Mechanical Designer, CSWP
www.kinderdesign.ca
RE: Freelance Designer - asked to work onsite
I have an automation background as well and have been offered permanent and contract work in varying industries. The jobs range from designer (these positions offered employment) to CAD jockey (contract).
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Tim Chung
Mechanical Designer, CSWP
www.kinderdesign.ca
RE: Freelance Designer - asked to work onsite
"One or two of our clients is just give us some odd and end work because they don't want to see us close"
Where upon, another said "It is truly a wise company to have this philosophy because they do needed the outside consultants but most companies don't realize it "
Isn't this revolutionary thinking?
JIM
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Tim Chung
Mechanical Designer, CSWP
www.kinderdesign.ca
RE: Freelance Designer - asked to work onsite
I too am very sorry to hear about your situation, and the situation of your friends. Hope things turn around for you soon.
-EC
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I would say that when client sees that you have no many options (or you reveal it!), he/she often tries to use the chances to "put you in the box".
That even mean that he/she apprciate value of your work, but that doen't help your business' independency...