Regent Street: At least I saw the light
Take the money and run, with the speed of light if possible. Because that is the only way to reach that other universe. The one where after you have worked, you get paid. So I am in the process of taking the money and running away from that horrid oldspaper. Since it would be a shame for all other newspapers to call it that.
“Why are you making such a fuss?” the boss (who is not the newspaper owner) said. “People here get paid ages later. It’s only been two months!”
“I am going to let everyone know. I am going to make a formal complaint” I replied, being on a sugar high after a cup of chocolate soup.
“Tsk, tsk, you are so over the top” the boss frowned.
December 14th, 2007 at 11:25 pm
hahahaha, you and taxi drivers
good for you for telling the oldspaper (nice word, me like!) where to stick it. so to speak … Does that mean from now on you’ll only be writing for us, your most trusted frands*?
*fans+friends
but then you already guessed
December 15th, 2007 at 12:35 am
grabbing the balls while driving is like catholics crossing themselves when leaving the house.
ritual
December 15th, 2007 at 3:03 am
run run run! and those lights are glorious!!!
December 15th, 2007 at 4:54 am
Yes, fuckem, I say.
December 15th, 2007 at 2:42 pm
You seem to go to London more than we do, which I should really try to rectify seeing as I have friends there and there’s a direct train 10 mins’ walk from our flat. The lights look very pretty. Next time you’re in London let us know and we will meet you if you like.
Also well done with the job rebellion thing - you sound too cool to work in a place like that.
December 15th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
Take the money, kick them in the crotch, THEN run at light speed if possible. ;D
December 16th, 2007 at 12:11 am
You have such fun raxi drivers. mine are boring, and just want to talk.
I’ve been meaning to e-mail you about freelancing, as I have a couple questions (such as when do you get paid). But don’t hold your breath before recieiving it as you’ll likely pass out before I get around to e-mailing you.
December 16th, 2007 at 6:28 am
Only two months? I would like to use that when I purchase things. Thanks for the coffee - I’ll pay you in two months or so!
December 16th, 2007 at 8:28 am
Good morning Chloe …
Catching up here, taking in all the delicious images and words and wishing you as yours a very Merry …
You do it so well.
December 17th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
Crag
do sent that email, although by now, you should know, i am no expert when it comes to getting paid
December 17th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Merry Christmas ahead of time- How is business?>>
December 18th, 2007 at 7:57 am
Freelancers and independent contractors get kicked around a lot. My husband sometimes has to wait five months to get paid.
It isn’t like we need the money or anything.
December 18th, 2007 at 9:29 am
Hi Chloe, sorry I haven’t been by for such a long while. I hope to get back to regular blogging in the new year. Just dropping by to wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and happy New Year.
Huge hugs from Australia.
Take care, Meow xx
December 18th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
Merry Christmas Cisco!
It’s good! Very very tiring and difficult though. I have to go back and forth all the time. We have to move premises again in about a month, this time it will be our premises and we’ll be able to relax.
Hope you are having a nice time with your family. xx
Hattie
freelancers are not protected by the law. The law should give us more protection, for example: to get paid part of the sum in advance.
Meow
don’t worry about that!
Marry Christmas, see you soon. x
December 18th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Chlo-
You crack me up. You know I work for an oldspaper myself. They have similar problems paying the freelance writers. The argument is always the same. “I turned it in.” oldspaper guy says.
“Well, I haven’t been paid since August.” freewriter says.
It’s ridiculous. Whatever happened to the “principle of the thing” ?
Balls out.
k.
December 19th, 2007 at 12:27 am
Love you
Merry Christmas
December 19th, 2007 at 11:43 am
ha. never write for those who dont pay. its like writing for yourself if you hate the way you write…
and most males multitask that way the world over. i am just an exception.
December 19th, 2007 at 2:42 pm
phish i didn’t intend to! i was assured i was going to get paid on time (of course). why don’t guys multitask in other areas? like erm, when you need them to drive and simultaneously speak for example?
December 19th, 2007 at 6:55 pm
You’re so over the top, frothy. Just kidding. Writers have a tough go at things so I can understand accepting a position to write for a publication you didn’t respect. Unfortunately, if it’s not work you’re proud of, it doesn’t pay off. You always hope you can make something better though right?
Well, take your cabbie’s example and grab life by the balls and do what you do best, wherever the opportunity presents itself.
December 19th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
only you can combine these 2 surreal events in metaphor. you are the writer barry not i.
December 20th, 2007 at 9:35 pm
Happy Holidays to you!
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