I need HELP!!!
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First off... there nothing 'unprofessional' about making a contract. ;) Lose the insecurity in your approach too (don't approach it like you're 'all nice and wanna help'...)... approach this as if you know what you're doing and you know what you're worth - you'll be respected regardless if you become 'their guy' or not.
Contracts exist in capitalism... because BOTH SIDES are in it to make money... they're going to protect themselves when they 'work' for someone just as much as you need to when YOU work for someone.
May I advise that you NOT joke around w/the 'bitch' term in front of them either. They'll run w/your 'loose attitude' and could possibly start strong-arming more shit out of you... and YOU WILL resent it.
I speak from my share of experience in this area... I did EXACTLY what you're thinking about doing...
... and I regret my non-challont attitude and lack of a binding contract.
First things first: YOU.
Second things second: them.;)
There are lots of good contracts for sale and for free on the web... just mind the wording - pay close attention to the things you want to protect about yourself etc...
... start over here - there are contract resources here: http://freelanceswitch.com/gener…