A potential client has narrowed the contract to me and another freelancer. Client says I'm the "frontrunner".
I really appreciate that, but I'm afraid I may not be able to meet his deadline. This contract wouldn't be my only job; I have a part-time job that is trying to get me to work as many shifts as possible. I've also interviewed for a much better day job; if I get it, it could start in a few weeks, and I'd have to finish the contract in my off-time.
I know that as a freelancer I should be honest and up front about this. But I *may* not get that day job. And my part-time job *may* not give me too many shifts. But if I bring this up before the client has made his decision -- well, I *may* not get the contract either.
When I spoke to the client before, I was probably more sure that I could make the deadline. If I ask him for more time now, is he likely to give the other freelancer the job? If I tell him about my situation, would that be good or bad?
EDIT: Suppose I do say "I'm not sure I can finish it by this deadline. Is there a possibility of extending it?" Should I explain *why* I'm not sure -- that is, because I have another job and may have yet another one?
