Hey AB. I'm moving, and while I do have one option for a month (October), which would include 'net and my computer, the other option, which is better in general, would leave me without 'net for a while. (First option is couch surfing, second is an actual apartment, not sure if relevant.)
I need to continue taking work in order to move, but how do I handle that while maybe not having internet?
I already know keeping in contact and informing all commissioners I'll be moving. Is there anything else I should do?
Edit!
My computer is stationary.
I do not have a phone.
I do have a mobile device that can connect to wifi, but I cant eat at takeout places (McD's, ex) due to allergies, and they boot people out here, and I dont have the ID required for a library card.
I need to continue taking work in order to move, but how do I handle that while maybe not having internet?
I already know keeping in contact and informing all commissioners I'll be moving. Is there anything else I should do?
Edit!
My computer is stationary.
I do not have a phone.
I do have a mobile device that can connect to wifi, but I cant eat at takeout places (McD's, ex) due to allergies, and they boot people out here, and I dont have the ID required for a library card.
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You can also refer your clients to your e-mail which is easily checked on a phone if you have access. I used to just grab a bite to eat at a fast food place then sit in their parking lot for a few hours using the wifi.
I dont have a portable set up, so taking my computer somewhere is not an option sadly. Which I'm a derp and forgot to mention!
I'd have to look up and see if there's any libraries local to me. There is one I know of but it's about a 20 minute bus ride, and I know when I wanted a library card as a teen, I couldnt get one due to ID issues, so I'm not sure if they've changed that or not, but I may not even be able to.
It requires ID with an address, and the only ones we have are drivers and provincial; I dont drive and its like $40 for provincial. Normal ID card isnt enough for the library.
Do you know of any other places besides 'net cafes that (I cant afford to pay) that offer computer/net use?
I've got no friends to mooch off either, as that was basically my first thought.
I should state that I DO have a mobile device that can access wifi so I can keep in touch, just not draw.
Like was mentioned, free wi-fi can be a boon if you have a laptop. If all else fails, you can use a library computer and have customers email refs to you, which could be saved on a flash drive. Burger King in some areas will have free computers to use as well. Great time of year to look for flash media, since there are still back to school sales going on, and flash media is getting pretty cheap anyway. (I got a 64GB card for my camera for $65 at Staples, for example.)
Good luck with your move. I spent last year living in my friend's living room.
I've been getting in contact with some people with commissions or trades I know will not be done by the first, but Im hoping to have most done then, and I'll be making a large notice on any commissions I take new.
I'll be noting everyone who doesnt get theres before out net is cut off for sure though!
It's super useful and what I've been doing (even though my cell connection has been iffy). Don't do it if you have really limited data though, as it eats data up like crazy.
(Edit b/c I can't type well...)
Edited at 2015-09-15 07:56 am (UTC)
My reply to Mazz was stating I cant take my PC out to wifi spots, but I have another mobile device I can take with me. I already said that's what I'd do, with the file transfer and all.
I think this thread itself is just getting off topic a bit with the repeating and misunderstanding with everyone. XD
If Im allowed to edit the post, I can include the info.
The drawback is that, as you said, it's really only worth doing if you have unlimited data.
If you have a phone-to-computer USB cable, it might be possible to download resized final commission files to your phone and email them that way - as long as your commissioners are understanding that you won't be able to send larger files until you're settled and back on a non-metered internet connection.
1. Save everything at a Starbucks or some other place with free wifi. Details on Notepad, refs in a marked folder, better over-save than under-save.
2. Take really simple commissions. YCH, wing-it, adoptable templates, something you can crank out on a lazy afternoon. While you won't be rolling in cash you'll be able to put out work fast enough to take in new work to keep the money flowing.
3. Set one day a week to buy a coffee at the nearest Starbucks and camp out on their wifi for the day to reply to messages, update your Notepad doc and folder, etc. At least in my experience if you buy a coffee or two they won't kick you out even if you spend 6+ hours there.