at last, I'm done with the writing--did I charge too much?
By Cutie18f
@Cutie18f (9551)
Philippines
January 12, 2013 5:31pm CST
You remember I was talking about this writing task which I accepted and it's about the production and differentiation of erythrocytes. Well, thanks to google, I was finally able to come up with the required 3 pages. Naturally, this is a very technical subject so much of what came out was borrowed. Oh boy. I felt like my head was bleeding while I was doing the essay. It was a nightmare of a topic because you just can't veer away from the strange scientific names. It was like eating something without tasting it. And for all the anxiety, I charged them something like $35. Is that a fair amount? Or am I overcharging?
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7 responses
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
12 Jan 13
glad you are done. Id say 35.00 was a cheap price for what you did. But sometimes when you are cheaper, it turns out they come back for more. And Im sure you can use the work. Take care there.
@Kashmeresmycat (6369)
• United States
12 Jan 13
I'm not really sure because I can't even pronounce what you were writing about or even pretend to know! 
Sounds very technical and seeing it was "3" pages I would have to ask you how many words were involved in this? That's where I think maybe you might have not charged enough.
Sounds very technical and seeing it was "3" pages I would have to ask you how many words were involved in this? That's where I think maybe you might have not charged enough.
@themdno (402)
• United States
13 Jan 13
Congratulations on getting it finished, I know how it feels finishing up a long project. It's so nice to get some free time once you're done. I think for the subject matter, $35 was a little cheap, you could have gotten twice that.
But, sometimes it helps to do some projects at cheap prices. It helps you get your skills up, and get your name out there.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
12 Jan 13
Congratulations!
Well, that is just fair because you still have to go to a doctor for a check up because of the bleeding, he he. Well, you can open a negotiation, that's the best thing you can do. So that you will go for a win-win solution.
I hope I can also start with that kind of job as yours. Have a nice day!
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
12 Jan 13
Now that is something which would fill me with dread, I remember the time when I was at college and I had to put together a thesis and you had to use so many words, it was a nightmare, researching, using info from books and acknowledging it and that was for no payment! Then there was this other time because I can touch type this guy wanted me to help him type up his notes for publication and they had to be done with strict guidelines, it was tedious work, and I hated it, but it paid well, I didn't dictate the price they did, so I suspect $35 is a good payment and fair under the circumstance.
