Paradoxes of the freelance world

This all boils down to the fact that clients hiring freelancers are often clueless about defining their own needs and identifying/hiring someone who can get the work done.

It is very frustrating to see how many people seem to be looking for unpaid or grossly underpaid labor, and that some of them are probably succeeding.

This is why establishing strong relationships with your best clients is a key aspect of freelancing.