Years ago, when I was just starting out as a freelance writer, I worked for one of those god-awful content mills where anonymous editors edit your work. I had a lot of trouble with editors being super aggressive and condescending, so I started using a male pen name and photo. The aggressive edits stopped.
So I tried doing it elsewhere. I started using a male photo on some freelancing sites, and I suddenly got more offers of work, and at a higher rate. When I reached out personally and the clients learned I was a woman, they tried to talk me down.
I love this. And this story feels relevant:
Years ago, when I was just starting out as a freelance writer, I worked for one of those god-awful content mills where anonymous editors edit your work. I had a lot of trouble with editors being super aggressive and condescending, so I started using a male pen name and photo. The aggressive edits stopped.
So I tried doing it elsewhere. I started using a male photo on some freelancing sites, and I suddenly got more offers of work, and at a higher rate. When I reached out personally and the clients learned I was a woman, they tried to talk me down.
Really educational. Really depressing.
Truly a different perspective. Hardly seen people talking on this issue...
There is also a saying tht goes... *NEVER ASK BOY HIS SALARY & NEVER ASK THE GIRL HER AGE...
Your article reminded me of it.
And as rightly pointed, when we discuss money with others, we have a less chance of getting cheated too.
Nicely written. Waiting for your next one.