Putting Off the Work

Posted by KC Morgan Nov 15, 2007

You may be your own boss, but that doesn’t mean the workday is filled with fun. Sometimes, you might even find yourself working on projects you don’t really care about, or even want to do. But staying self employed means getting paid, and sometimes getting paid depends upon working when you don’t want to and completing projects that don’t fully inspire you. Putting off the work isn’t really the answer, though in some cases you can afford to wait an extra day or two.

When Should You Wait?

When should you wait to complete assignments? If you’re keeping on top of your schedule and getting everything completed on time, it might not hurt your work load too much to push something back a day or two. However, you should never, ever miss a deadline. When you’re self employed, your reputation is all you’ve got. Don’t screw it up by missing a deadline or disappointing an employer. If, on the other hand, you have an assignment due in three days you know you can complete in one, you may decide to wait an extra day before taking the project on.

Why Should You Wait, Instead of Work?

But why wait? Sometimes, you might find it hard to concentrate on an assignment, to the point you feel you’re actually forcing yourself to get it done. It’s always important, no matter the task, to take pride in your work. You want to make sure you’re in the right mindset and have the right inspiration, before delivering sub-par work. If you can afford to wait until your mood for work has adjusted slightly, that might be the best course of action to take.