Ask What does a freelancer do when they have too much work and not enough time?

[Brendan]

Having more work than you can handle sounds like a good problem, but it rarely feels that way in practice. Missing deadlines, delivering rushed work, or burning yourself out are all real consequences of taking on too much at once. Some freelancers turn down work, others try to manage by working longer hours, and some bring in help from other freelancers. Each option has its own cost, and the right one depends on where you are in your career. How do you handle those periods when the workload gets bigger than your available time?