Today, a high maintenance client informed me that he wants 50+ pages of new content added to his website "now". He doesn't understand that I also have 30+ other clients to write for. I'm wondering if I can charge him for my new anxiety meds. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I'm desperately trying to complete a project for a client. However, I have to stop every hour to provide the client with an update of the progress. The deadline is in mid July. FML
Today, my superior, who went to meet with client yesterday, told me I needed to prepare a detailed list of changes to enhance the design of a marketing video, and refused to tell me the client's feedback they received, then told me I should figure it out myself. It's the weekend, and they want it by Monday morning. FML
Today, after constantly shaming me for my ADHD and anti-anxiety pills, my family finally convinced me to drop $250 on their trusted psychiatrist friend because they thought he’d talk me out of taking them. He recommended higher doses of everything. FML
Today, a client says his new website design isn't what he expected at all and wants a full refund or else he will sue me in court. The design is exactly what he picked out when I presented the mock-ups. FML
Today, my doctor lectured me for 20 minutes about 'drug seeking behaviour' when I asked for more anti-anxiety medication. I need it because my shithead 15 year-old son found my pills and took them to get wasted. I need the meds in the first place because he's constantly pulling shit like this. FML
Today, the extremely uncooperative client whom I'm trying to defend in court sent me a letter in which he threatened to sue me, because charging him for my services supposedly violates his "constipational rights". FML
Today, one of my colleagues was asked to rewrite an entire project, which I wrote last week. I'd spent more than 4 days writing it. FML
Today, my boss expects me to conduct a meeting with a client, give him all the info he needs, and manage his campaign. This is because he fired the "expensive" marketing director and wants me, the intern, to continue his work. FML
Today, I was out with friends when one of them started complaining about having to spend $50 on two copays for his therapist. He makes more a week than I do in three, and I can't even get seen by any type of healthcare professional because nowhere is accepting new patients. FML
Today, I was prescribed anti-anxiety medication due to the high level of stress that I experience at my job. Unfortunately, I cannot afford the medication because I do not make enough money at said job. FML
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johnnyswallop 18
Time to find a reliable subcontractor, or hire someone else. It's not all bad news if your business is growing. Good luck!
RichardPencil 32
Yes! Add a few zeroes on your invoice as a “rush surcharge” or “expedite fee.” Either you’ll make a buttload of money or your client will magically learn patience.
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johnnyswallop 18
Time to find a reliable subcontractor, or hire someone else. It's not all bad news if your business is growing. Good luck!
ashily24 12
I'm a waitress, and even though it isn't the same type of job, I've dealt with similar situations. When I have customers who just get there, and they think their food takes a higher priority than the people who have been there. smh. People suck. Lol.
RichardPencil 32
Yes! Add a few zeroes on your invoice as a “rush surcharge” or “expedite fee.” Either you’ll make a buttload of money or your client will magically learn patience.
davecross 11
At some point your going to have to explain to him that you have other clients and that adding 50+ pages at the last minute is going to affect to ability to do your other clients work. If you can sub contract it out to someone you trust then explain that's the best you can do otherwise drop him as a client. You don't need all that stress in you life. Also it sound like you need to go on vacation for a week
Lobby_Bee 18
Sub out your work to somebody else, then tack on the triple overtime cost for last minute big changes and you'll be sipping margaritas on the beach in no time. Now I'm just going to require you to wire me $100 bucks for this consultation fee.
ohsnapword 21
How much is your time really worth? Charge him at least 150% of the normal rate to do the work.
Elizabeth Hannah 1
I charge all my clients a "fast turnaround" surcharge. Then if I have to defer other clients' work for an "emergency" job that makes me anxious as hell, at least I'm getting paid for it
Elizabeth Hannah 1
I charge all my clients a "fast turnaround" surcharge. Then if I have to defer other clients' work for an "emergency" job that makes me anxious as hell, at least I'm getting paid for it
tamesenicole 27
I would shoot. You want want all this extra stuff done you're gonna pay more money. That's the way it goes