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Why Freelance Translators Should Steer Clear of Cheap and Late-Paying Clients

Cheap clients will negatively affect your personal finances, here is what you need to learn:

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As freelance translators, we all know the feeling of being tempted by a client offering a high volume of work for a relatively low price. It’s also not uncommon to have clients who take their sweet time to pay us for the work we’ve done. However, it’s essential to understand the potential risks and drawbacks associated with these types of clients. In this article, I will tell you why freelance translators should avoid cheap and late-paying clients and how to identify and handle them effectively.

The Risks of Working with Cheap Clients

Working with cheap clients has a severe impact on the financial well-being of freelance translators.

It’s understandable that we want to grow our client base and fill our work schedule, but taking on clients who don’t value our skills and time is damaging. Such clients often expect high-quality work at a low price, leading to underpayment and exploitation (That familiar High Quality and Low Prices service). Moreover, these clients may not be willing to pay for any revisions or…