am exited the whole day thanks to this. Microsoft just dropped VibeVoice-Realtime-0.5B — open-source TTS that can run on good CPU locally, and bater with GPU
Super natural multi-speaker voices (up to 4), low latency, beats most commercial options in quality.
Perfect for your game NPCs, podcasts, or voice assistants
https://huggingface.co/microsoft/VibeVoice-Realtime-0.5B
#AI #OPEN_MODEL
@yaredone
Super natural multi-speaker voices (up to 4), low latency, beats most commercial options in quality.
Perfect for your game NPCs, podcasts, or voice assistants
https://huggingface.co/microsoft/VibeVoice-Realtime-0.5B
#AI #OPEN_MODEL
@yaredone
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i found this on LinkedIn the text feel like its taken from a book i have read somewhere i couldn't just pin it
i don't know but it might be from ዝጓራ or ሰበዝ am not shore but a monk made those statement for a literate person in his 30 or 40 i think
i don't know but it might be from ዝጓራ or ሰበዝ am not shore but a monk made those statement for a literate person in his 30 or 40 i think
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How to Handle Clients and Reviews as a Freelancer
Freelancing is more than delivering tasks. It’s managing expectations, understanding people, and building a reputation that supports a long-term career.
One of the lessons I’ve learned is that clients are very different, and not every project is worth your time. If you’re a beginner, be especially careful with your first one or two jobs because early bad reviews are harder to recover from. Once you have a few strong reviews, it becomes much easier to handle the occasional negative one.
Before accepting a contract or applying for a project, always check the client’s reviews. Look at both what other freelancers say about them and how the client has rated previous work. Some clients rarely give good ratings, even if the work is solid. Others treat 5 stars as perfection and penalize minor issues.
Cheap clients aren’t always bad, sometimes they help you get started and build your first reviews (make sure to check their review). But once your profile grows, focus on long-term, high-paying clients who respect your skills. These are the clients that can truly change your career.
During interviews, present yourself professionally, but also observe the client as well. Take note of their communication, expectations, and flexibility. Remember, you’re not the only freelancer they’re interviewing. This helps you protect your time and energy from projects that could drain you.
If you ever receive negative feedback, how you handle it matters.
1. If the payment isn’t worth the trouble and you don’t want the feedback public, consider refunding the client. Protect your reputation and peace of mind.
2. If the payment matters, respond politely and professionally. Explain what happened, the steps you took to resolve it, and show your willingness to improve. Future clients will see your professionalism, and might understand your part of story.
At the end of the day, freelancing is about building trust, reputation, and relationships. Protect your energy, choose your clients wisely, and handle challenges gracefully. Your career isn’t defined by single review. It’s defined by how you approach your work.
@edemy251
Freelancing is more than delivering tasks. It’s managing expectations, understanding people, and building a reputation that supports a long-term career.
One of the lessons I’ve learned is that clients are very different, and not every project is worth your time. If you’re a beginner, be especially careful with your first one or two jobs because early bad reviews are harder to recover from. Once you have a few strong reviews, it becomes much easier to handle the occasional negative one.
Before accepting a contract or applying for a project, always check the client’s reviews. Look at both what other freelancers say about them and how the client has rated previous work. Some clients rarely give good ratings, even if the work is solid. Others treat 5 stars as perfection and penalize minor issues.
Cheap clients aren’t always bad, sometimes they help you get started and build your first reviews (make sure to check their review). But once your profile grows, focus on long-term, high-paying clients who respect your skills. These are the clients that can truly change your career.
During interviews, present yourself professionally, but also observe the client as well. Take note of their communication, expectations, and flexibility. Remember, you’re not the only freelancer they’re interviewing. This helps you protect your time and energy from projects that could drain you.
If you ever receive negative feedback, how you handle it matters.
1. If the payment isn’t worth the trouble and you don’t want the feedback public, consider refunding the client. Protect your reputation and peace of mind.
2. If the payment matters, respond politely and professionally. Explain what happened, the steps you took to resolve it, and show your willingness to improve. Future clients will see your professionalism, and might understand your part of story.
At the end of the day, freelancing is about building trust, reputation, and relationships. Protect your energy, choose your clients wisely, and handle challenges gracefully. Your career isn’t defined by single review. It’s defined by how you approach your work.
@edemy251