Simply Translated

So I have been waiting for payment from this client for almost two months!  At this point it is just unacceptable to me.  I even wrote up a contract.  After talking to several other translators about this they suggested that next time I should submit in increments my work, getting paid after each section is submitted.  This way I am sure to get my money (or at least most of it) on time.  I did ask for a down payment, but have now learned that what I asked for was nothing compared to the norm. 

This is just so frustrating!  I beilieve it is a case of a collaborative effort.  But it's just not fair - I did my part.  Why should I not get paid because others are dropping the ball? 

I will keep you posted on this saga......