The idea that "goals are not aligned" is very much dependent on the freelancer you hire, and is not a universal truth. The way I approach all my projects is that I (like everyone else) have a limited amount of time left on this earth. I feel a real sense of urgency to make the best use of that time doing meaningful work that I can be proud of.
The idea of just churning on a project to make a few extra dollars really makes me feel a little bit sick. The opportunity cost of that time is just too great. I would much rather take the most efficient route possible to build what my client wants and then be able to start on the next project. Hopefully the client is pleased with my work and that next project might even come from them.
The idea of just churning on a project to make a few extra dollars really makes me feel a little bit sick. The opportunity cost of that time is just too great. I would much rather take the most efficient route possible to build what my client wants and then be able to start on the next project. Hopefully the client is pleased with my work and that next project might even come from them.