Money: Today, I finally finished a drawing that someone had asked and...

By xerrika - 03/06/2014 11:56 - Canada - Windsor

Today, I finally finished a drawing that someone had asked and said they would pay me for. I worked on it for multiple hours and was very proud of it. When it came to discussing payment, I asked what his best offer was. A pack of cigarettes. FML

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Today, I finally summoned the courage to ask my dad to pay me as he promised, after I cut the lawn and cleaned all the house windows last week. His response was, "Get fucked." FML

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By Lala - 08/12/2015 08:30 - United States - Denver

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Ruler3000 17

Tuesday 3 June 2014 18:19

Please tell me you told him no, and went searching for a new buyer. Or at least keep it, you are proud of it after all!

sweetbliss3 37

Tuesday 3 June 2014 18:18

yikes. now you have a new painting at least.

Comments

hruiz 8

Tuesday 3 June 2014 21:19

Hopefully the painting was not of that person so you could find a new buyer

sythe511 28

Tuesday 3 June 2014 21:19

Why in the world did you start drawing before he made his offer? Seems almost like a YDI to me.

mrsfingu91 8

Tuesday 3 June 2014 21:23

Might have been best discussing payment beforehand.

alycion 38

Tuesday 3 June 2014 21:24

Discuss payments and get it in writing before doing work for people.

GweedSincE84_fml 15

Tuesday 3 June 2014 21:30

Damn I feel your pain and know exactly what that's like I did the same for one of my girlfriends co-workers and when it came time to pay for it she didn't even buy it. My advice ask for payment up front

Joshawott 21

Tuesday 3 June 2014 21:54

Negotiate the price and maybe even ask for a percentage up front before you begin the work. Simples.

victrin 12

Tuesday 3 June 2014 21:58

I work in the creative industry as well. I've also learned the hard way to negotiate terms before work. Also, with new clients, get everything in writing and demand half up front.