Outskirts Press Reviews

Pros

Set your own schedule and work from home.

Cons

Some of the reviews are by current management Bad products Very little pay Greedy upper management out of touch with contractors No training No one willing to help you but you are expected to work with authors Unrealistic portrayal of company Change to pay with no warning Constant company restructuring Everyone is upset Terrible company morale

Pros

Work from home, make your own hours, take your work anywhere you go

Cons

Isolating, lack of training, paid holidays, vacations discouraged, you must pay your replacement and absorbent amount of money to fill in for you, AND train them, expect lots of work for minimal pay

Pros

Ability to work from home. Working with authors is fun. Flexible schedule.

Cons

Low pay, no benefits, contract job

Pros

This company offers autonomy and a decent workload.

Cons

Contractors are often left out of the loop

Pros

Telecommuting position and allows flexibility to work around personal schedules. Capable contractors are rewarded with more revenue earning opportunities. If you prove yourself to be reliable, competent and a quick learner, you will be offered more roles to earn income beyond the role you were originally contracted to do.

Cons

It sometimes feels as if the financial compensations don't match the work in terms of the time. Management underestimates the time the back and forth exchange with authors can take. Time off is discouraged as it is the contractor's role to secure and pay for a replacement to cover work if out of office. Contractors already hustle as much as time allows to earn their monthly income, anything taken from that monthly income can be a challenge to a family counting on the typical monthly income.

Pros

Set own schedule and get to consult one-on-one with great authors.

Cons

Lower Management not consistent with what is expected for everyone on their team

Pros

Work from any where, and being able to work on your own schedule.

Cons

You don't get paid till the book publishes

Pros

Flexible: You can set own schedule and turn down projects that aren't a good fit. Supportive staff: I've had strong support and great communication with those I have worked with, albeit almost all communication is via email.

Cons

Like most freelance work, workload can be inconsistent and you are responsible for any further skill acquisition or professional development

Pros

They do great printing with their children's books.

Cons

Too many illustrators makes for a lot of competition to get jobs

Pros

Learning to work from the inside out

Cons

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