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junk1958 Wrote:
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> I'm a bit new to all this, so you can take my
> advice for what it is worth.
>
> I follow two steps:
> Step 1.) Read what folks have to say about the MSC
> on this forum. Use discernment and then decide
> whether they go on the "test" list or if they
> should be completely discarded. Not too many
> would be discarded - most would be on the test
> list.
>
> Step 2.) Sign up with them and do one job for
> them. If it goes well, if you find the editors
> are reasonable, and if they pay in a timely
> manner, sign up for two more jobs and do them.
> Then make a decision.
>
> Most likely, during the first few jobs they will
> be looking at you as much as you are looking at
> them. If it is a good fit after the first few
> shops, you will know. And if it is not a good
> fit, you will know that too.
>
> One other thing. Make sure your first few jobs
> don't require a purchase. That way if you find
> the editors are unreasonable (as I found out in
> one case) or if their client is ridiculously
> picky, you are out only your time and not your
> reimbursement.
I like your last bit of advice. Very good advice. I have one company I utterly trust as they have truly been good to me - the one who let me get my feet wet with a lower end lodging shop and now I'm up to Hilton with them - I will put cash on the line for them. I know that if I have any issues I can email a scheduler and will get an answer back and I truly feel that I am working on a team with them as to getting my shops done at an acceptable level. Their support has truly been that good is my experience. (Ouch, sorry, caught myself mentioning the MSC here and I did mention a client so I came back to self correct.) Other than that, I'm not a fan of cash outlay required shops unless it's a pretty small amount we are talking about.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/31/2014 04:08PM by squireparty.