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right with you, speak up. I didn’t at first, and it just led to a bunch of headaches. Trust your gut and your skills.</p><p id="6168">They hired you as the expert. If, all of a sudden, they appear to know everything about your area of expertise, start questioning why they really hired you and run for the hills.</p><h1 id="42d4">3. Money Isn’t Everything</h1><p id="d8f0">Okay, we all like getting paid, but don’t let dollar signs blind you. I ignored some major issues because the pay was good. Bad idea. Remember, your peace of mind is priceless.</p><p id="595e">But when it comes to money, here are some warning signs:</p><ul><li>Wanting to pay whenever it’s convenient for them</li><li>Trying to renegotiate the price wayyyy down</li><li>Asking for things for free</li></ul><h1 id="1c6b">4. Watch Out for Warning Signs</h1><p id="7df2">If something feels off, it probably is. I missed some early warning signs with my client, like unrealistic demands. Keep an eye out and trust your instincts.</p><p id="dacb">An overthinking client that constantly changes their mind is another HUGE red flag. You think it will end at some point, but it usually never does. 99% of the time it’s because they think they know better than you. They’ll never get started.</p><p id="6e20">It’s also very disrespectful of your time.</p><h1 id="820d">5. It’s Not Always You</h1><p id="ea00">When things go south, it’s easy to blame yourself. Sometimes it’s you, sometimes it’s them. Figure out which it is, learn from it, and move on.</p><p id="1100

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">Many times, it’s a mix of both. Were there things I could have done better? Absolutely! Could they also not have been so weird and just been a normal client. Yes!</p><h1 id="2f8f">6. You’ve Got Skills, Remember That</h1><p id="56d5">Getting fired can be a blow to your confidence. But remember, one client’s opinion isn’t the whole story. You’ve got skills. Believe in them.</p><p id="5145">Don’t take it as the end or start closing up shop. Talk to some friends in the industry about it and keep it moving. You’ve got to learn somehow and it’s not by quitting.</p><p id="4869">I really struggled with this. I had spent 6 months busting my hump ok these platforms and wanted to believe I had what it took to deliver results for a client. So, when things went south, it hurt. But I just channeled that energy into becoming a better writer ✍️.</p><h1 id="6a48">7. Relief is a Good Sign</h1><p id="ea36">Funny thing, when I got fired, I felt relieved. That was a sign the gig wasn’t right for me. It’s important to work with people who appreciate what you bring to the table.</p><p id="661b">And they’re definitely out there! It may not seem like it at the time, but they are. Did you lose money? Sure. But the fact you feel relieved is a sign that your mental health wasn’t in the best place. You got that back!</p><h1 id="a21e">In a Nutshell</h1><p id="d9af">Getting fired sucked, but it taught me a lot. These lessons have been super helpful as I keep moving forward in my hustle. I never really looked back.</p></article></body>

My First Client Fired Me After 2 weeks: Here’s What I Learned

In 2022, I had just started as a LinkedIn and X ghostwriter. After just a few weeks, my first client fired me. I couldn’t believe it. But instead of just eating a tub of ice cream and calling it a day, I learned some pretty important stuff. Here’s the rundown:

1. Get That Contract Signed

No contract? Big mistake. I learned this the hard way. Always get a contract signed before you start working. It’s like a safety net for both you and the client, making sure everyone’s on the same page.

At the very least, you can put your contract in email form and ask if they will agree to it. Although, if they’re willing to do that, but not sign a contract…isn’t that a little sketchy?

At the end of the day, you have to be confident about how you run your business. Do not make exceptions. They may say, “well, this is built on trust, not a contract.” Well, if they trusted you, they’d sign a contract lol.

2. Stick to Your Guns

Your style and ideas matter. If something doesn’t sit right with you, speak up. I didn’t at first, and it just led to a bunch of headaches. Trust your gut and your skills.

They hired you as the expert. If, all of a sudden, they appear to know everything about your area of expertise, start questioning why they really hired you and run for the hills.

3. Money Isn’t Everything

Okay, we all like getting paid, but don’t let dollar signs blind you. I ignored some major issues because the pay was good. Bad idea. Remember, your peace of mind is priceless.

But when it comes to money, here are some warning signs:

Wanting to pay whenever it’s convenient for them
Trying to renegotiate the price wayyyy down
Asking for things for free

4. Watch Out for Warning Signs

If something feels off, it probably is. I missed some early warning signs with my client, like unrealistic demands. Keep an eye out and trust your instincts.

An overthinking client that constantly changes their mind is another HUGE red flag. You think it will end at some point, but it usually never does. 99% of the time it’s because they think they know better than you. They’ll never get started.

It’s also very disrespectful of your time.

5. It’s Not Always You

When things go south, it’s easy to blame yourself. Sometimes it’s you, sometimes it’s them. Figure out which it is, learn from it, and move on.

Many times, it’s a mix of both. Were there things I could have done better? Absolutely! Could they also not have been so weird and just been a normal client. Yes!

6. You’ve Got Skills, Remember That

Getting fired can be a blow to your confidence. But remember, one client’s opinion isn’t the whole story. You’ve got skills. Believe in them.

Don’t take it as the end or start closing up shop. Talk to some friends in the industry about it and keep it moving. You’ve got to learn somehow and it’s not by quitting.

I really struggled with this. I had spent 6 months busting my hump ok these platforms and wanted to believe I had what it took to deliver results for a client. So, when things went south, it hurt. But I just channeled that energy into becoming a better writer ✍️.

7. Relief is a Good Sign

Funny thing, when I got fired, I felt relieved. That was a sign the gig wasn’t right for me. It’s important to work with people who appreciate what you bring to the table.

And they’re definitely out there! It may not seem like it at the time, but they are. Did you lose money? Sure. But the fact you feel relieved is a sign that your mental health wasn’t in the best place. You got that back!

In a Nutshell

Getting fired sucked, but it taught me a lot. These lessons have been super helpful as I keep moving forward in my hustle. I never really looked back.