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# Related Subreddits

Consider posting your question to a more specific subreddit about freelancing:

* /r/DigitalNomad - working while living in another country
* /r/forhire
* /r/freelanceUK - United Kingdom-specific
* /r/freelanceWriters - writing-specific
* /r/UpWork - questions and comments about UpWork

Depending on your question, one of these subreddits might be more appropriate:

* /r/bigseo
* /r/careerguidance
* /r/copywriting
* /r/graphic_design
* /r/jobs - for talking about jobs and employment
* /r/legaladvice - legal questions
* /r/photography
* /r/tax - questions relating to taxes and taxation
* /r/translationstudies
* /r/videography
* /r/webdev

**[Wiki (Frequently Asked Questions)](http://www.reddit.com/r/freelance/wiki/)**

**[Mike Monteiro - F*ck you, Pay Me](http://vimeo.com/22053820) [Video]**  
**[Mike Monteiro - Getting Clients](http://alistapart.com/article/getting-clients)**

<div class="md"><p>Articles of interest for freelancers and people who want to become one. </p>

<h1><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/freelance/about/rules">Rules</a></h1>

<p><strong>Violating <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/freelance/about/rules">the rules</a> will cause your post/comment will be removed and you will be banned permanently. This is your only warning!</strong></p>

<p>If you&#39;re asking a question, there&#39;s a good chance that it has already been answered! <strong><a href="/r/freelance/wiki/">Read the wiki</a> and do a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/freelance/search?q=&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=relevance&amp;t=all">search</a> before submitting.</strong></p>

<p>If you are unsure about whether a potential post is suitable, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Ffreelance">contact the moderators</a> for guidance.</p>

<h1>Related Subreddits</h1>

<p>Consider posting your question to a more specific subreddit about freelancing:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/DigitalNomad">/r/DigitalNomad</a> - working while living in another country</li>
<li><a href="/r/forhire">/r/forhire</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/freelanceUK">/r/freelanceUK</a> - United Kingdom-specific</li>
<li><a href="/r/freelanceWriters">/r/freelanceWriters</a> - writing-specific</li>
<li><a href="/r/UpWork">/r/UpWork</a> - questions and comments about UpWork</li>
</ul>

<p>Depending on your question, one of these subreddits might be more appropriate:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/bigseo">/r/bigseo</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/careerguidance">/r/careerguidance</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/copywriting">/r/copywriting</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/graphic_design">/r/graphic_design</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/jobs">/r/jobs</a> - for talking about jobs and employment</li>
<li><a href="/r/legaladvice">/r/legaladvice</a> - legal questions</li>
<li><a href="/r/photography">/r/photography</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/tax">/r/tax</a> - questions relating to taxes and taxation</li>
<li><a href="/r/translationstudies">/r/translationstudies</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/videography">/r/videography</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/webdev">/r/webdev</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/freelance/wiki/">Wiki (Frequently Asked Questions)</a></strong></p>

<p><strong><a href="http://vimeo.com/22053820">Mike Monteiro - F*ck you, Pay Me</a> [Video]</strong><br/>
<strong><a href="http://alistapart.com/article/getting-clients">Mike Monteiro - Getting Clients</a></strong></p>
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Articles of interest for freelancers and people who want to become one. Violating the rules (https://www.reddit.com/r/freelance/about/rules) will cause your post/comment will be removed and you will be banned permanently.

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<div class="md"><p><strong>You must read <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/freelance/about/rules">the rules</a> before posting or commenting - violating them are grounds for an automatic permanent ban.</strong> You should also <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/freelance/wiki/">read the wiki</a> and <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/freelance/search?q=&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=relevance&amp;t=all">search for previous posts on the subreddit</a> before asking a question.</p>
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Client owes me 5k, it's been going on 7 months. Last desperation steps?