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Scope Creep: What It Is & How to Avoid it as a Freelancer
Learn from my mistakes, so you’re better prepared.
If you’re a people pleaser — then you’ll certainly find yourself in a situation where you’ve agreed to too much to satisfy your clients.
One second you’re writing social media posts, the next you’re uploading them, responding to comments, and creating reports to show how well they’re performing for your client.
But wait a second…
Are you getting paid for all that extra work?
If you’re just starting out, the answer is probably not. And I’ve been there myself because I wanted to go above and beyond to impress my clients. Now, it’s not a bad thing to work hard, but when you’re being taken advantage of …
It’s time to reflect and address the problem.
One thing I found myself unprepared for when I started freelancing was this little thing we’ll call Scope Creep…
What is Scope Creep?
Scope Creep is the tendency for the scope of a project to creep beyond the initial size. In the world of freelancing, this happens all the time — especially when you’re starting out.
