The Freelancer Dilemma

Many Edsters end up freelancing, whether by circumstance brought on by the job hunt or by choice brought on by dreams of becoming the next Carrie Bradshaw.

But according to a survey released last month by the New York-based Freelancers Union, about 40% of freelancers had trouble getting paid in 2009. The average amount due? $6,000. And with national unemployment still around 9.7%, it's not like freelancers can just fall back on getting a job.