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pokie's picture
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tips?

Does everyone get tips on Freelance jobs? I'd say on the majority of jobs I get, I end up with a tip. Again, today, 20% tip. Is this normal? Do you claim it on your taxes?

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3dogmama's picture
1994 pencils

The only tip I've ever received is "Don't eat yellow snow."

I have never received a tip, but my clientele has treated to wine, lunch, shows and so forth... Claiming on taxes? I suppose if it's part of the cheque remitted you'll probably need to...but a cash tip...

"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible."
— Frank Zappa

"Art -- the one achievement of Man which has made the long trip up from all fours seem well advised." - James Thurber

ireid's picture
1283 pencils

Reminded me of the Abominable Snowman from Monster's INC.

"Who wants yellow snow cones!?"
"No No really! I made them myself!"
ROTFLMAO

"Try not, Do! or do not, there is no try."
-Yoda

3dogmama's picture
1994 pencils

Ha! After seeing that movie, my boys wanted a little sister like Boo.

However, whenever I hear that term, I always think of the infamous Mr. Zappa. Check out the following animation:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2nJn6rZdtI

"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible."
— Frank Zappa

"Art -- the one achievement of Man which has made the long trip up from all fours seem well advised." - James Thurber

ireid's picture
1283 pencils

Thats some funny yellow snow!

"Try not, Do! or do not, there is no try."
-Yoda

Leaky Penny's picture
2592 pencils

...has Maple Syrup in it! :)

I've honestly never heard of tipping, but if a client does in fact tip, it must be because you gave them exceptional work and went above and beyond your duties. In which cause, bravo!

Leaky Penny
Aka Artfiend Part Deux
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Leaky Penny
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I'm going to print it out and eat it.

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gwells's picture
1705 pencils

i've never gotten a "tip." *sigh*

only thing i've gotten was a very nice crystal award from the USNA Alumni Association for a book i did for them.

legally, you *should* report a cash tip. of course, if there's no chance the client will report it to the IRS, then it's up to you whether you feel enough guilt to report it yourself.

natobasso's picture
3954 pencils

I've never heard of being "tipped" for design work. You've got some GREAT clients! What industry do you cater to? Hospitality perhaps?

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gwells's picture
1705 pencils

and can i have their contact information???

natobasso's picture
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Hey there! Ur using your custom smileys through FF. Nice. :)

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gwells's picture
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yeah, i've had it installed since i upgraded to FF3 and hadn't used them yet. figured it was time to goof around with them.

natobasso's picture
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Do you like FF3? I'm still in 2 till they make FoxMarks work in it.

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gwells's picture
1705 pencils

so far, so good. seems to be a slightly smaller memory footprint. most of my addons work now (or i have alternatives).

Leaky Penny's picture
2592 pencils

When I'm googling images, is the Piclens app. So cool, so COOL! It's a really funky interface, makes browsing images fun!

Leaky Penny
Aka Artfiend Part Deux
www.leakypenny.com

Leaky Penny
Check out what I've been up to lately!
http://petersonjoseph.com

I'm going to print it out and eat it.

-Unknown Artist

pokie's picture
1198 pencils

I've decided that I'm getting tips because I'm charging too little.

This last one was that t-shirt design that I did (with about 16 caricatures on it). Just for a family.

thornysarus's picture
925 pencils

I was about to say, that if you're getting tipped fairly regularly, then you need to go up on your rates.

I never declare anything I don't have to. Tips or otherwise.

Terrell Thornhill

e-zign Design Group

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