I had to choose between a steady client with low pay or a risky project with a big payout

I picked the risky project, a full website rebuild for a new restaurant, and it paid off with a $5,000 fee. How do you guys decide when to take a chance on a new client versus sticking with the safe, regular work?

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noahclark18d ago

One angle is checking if the risky project builds a portfolio piece you actually want. A restaurant site might lead to more food service work, which could be a niche you enjoy. I've passed on bigger payouts because the work itself didn't align with where I wanted my skills to go long term. It's not just about the money now, but what doors it opens.

johnh8218d ago

That's the grown-up advice, sure. But let's be real, sometimes you just need the cash to keep the lights on. It's easy to talk about long-term vision when you're not staring at an empty bank account. The portfolio piece is a nice bonus if you can afford to think that way.