On reflection, I think it probably makes more sense to be selective on the work you take on, rather than being selective about the person providing the work.
.............Mike
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On reflection, I think it probably makes more sense to be selective on the work you take on, rather than being selective about the person providing the work.
.............Mike
Senior Member
Mike, can't it be both?
Sometimes the work is relatively straightforward but the person you have to deal with is unreasonable. As pointed out above, some people ask too much, want you to work for free or just like drama. Its ok to pass on a customer with unreasonable (or unreachable) expectations.
Sometimes the person you have to deal with is reasonable and the work has unreasonable risk. Whether there is too little money to be made for a large risk of failure, or your machine or your talents are not up to what they customer needs, it can happen. Its ok to pass on work with unreasonable risk.
I find more of this trouble dealing with friends/family than I do dealing with businesses. Businesses don't remain in business by hiring unreasonable people or maintaining unresaonable expectations. Friends and family...well, that can be a whole 'nother ball game.
Some days I'm tempted to refuse work from friends and family, but since I'm a pushover that way, I'm usually too willing to help.
Oh well, they're friends and family.
John
Senior Member
What about the ex-customer who was reasonable in the morning and impossible in the afternoon - after a liquid lunch....
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Hi Gerald,
I have had one of them customers... and always after friday lunch...
Sounds like my landlord.
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