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5 Signs That Will Let You Know When to Fire Your Freelance Client
Know which clients to avoid
Let’s talk about when to fire your clients. Yeah, I said it. This is one topic most developers, especially the ones getting into freelancing, avoid discussing. I get it. We all could use the money, and it is never easy looking for clients in the beginning. In this piece, I would like to go through different signs to look for that may require you to drop a specific client. Before that, I would like to go through three things you should avoid before accepting new clients. Now, I have been a freelance developer since 2014 and have had my share of bad clients. I am sure that most of you have been through this, so this article is not just for newbies in the freelance business. These are the three signals you should look out for before onboarding a new client.
1. If Your Client Is in a Hurry
I know some projects come to us as developers with a crazy deadline. If you are experienced and fast, you might be able to take on said project. Otherwise, run away from such clients. Half the time, they do not even pay you. I had a client a few weeks ago who wanted a fully functional e-commerce website in ten days. Ten days! This particular client did not even have ready designs. The discovery process alone would take a week or two…
