Anyone ever worked on a gig where clientco simply forgot to renew, and walked off only to receive a call a few days later - "Er, where are you?"
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Originally posted by moorfield View PostAnyone ever worked on a gig where clientco simply forgot to renew, and walked off only to receive a call a few days later - "Er, where are you?"I am not qualified to give the above advice!
The original point and click interface by
Smith and Wesson.
Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to time -
I try to actively manage my client expectations and needs so, er, no."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Originally posted by moorfield View PostAnyone ever worked on a gig where clientco simply forgot to renew, and walked off only to receive a call a few days later - "Er, where are you?"Comment
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I normally chase extensions at least 4-6 weeks beforehand. They always take time and it is best to be proactive.Comment
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Maybe a chance to say "oh, well I'm making other arrangements... I can come back but I need to renegotiate my rate". Of course you might get the boot but then someone else can take your place, and be happyOriginally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Very nearly happened to me on Friday, except someone said to the manager "ehh, you know he is leaving today"
5 seconds later he comes up to me "I really need you in on Monday".
I should have screwed them for a rate rise.Comment
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Originally posted by moorfield View PostAnyone ever worked on a gig where clientco simply forgot to renew, and walked off only to receive a call a few days later - "Er, where are you?"Comment
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Originally posted by sweetandsour View PostI cannot begin to understand how you could have let this happen.
It's not happened yet but I can see it coming - this clientco is a pretty disfunctional place.
Not the greatest gig I've been on - I would be more than happy to let it slide and walk off.
I can see them phoning up a few days later.... might put me in an entertaining negotiating position.Comment
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Isn't it pretty unprofessional not to organise a final meeting, wrapping up, etc? Schedule the meeting the day before your last day and mention casually somehow about other work.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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