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That situation often seems to happen Tina.

There's always so much enthasis on the product providers feedback rating, testimonials etc, but to hire quality, you (the buyer) have to demonstrate this also.

I'm sure in this particular occasion the brief was specific tho, can't really mistake a burger for a pizza

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Johnathan

15 years ago

Lol --- actually -- no...

I was *very* specific.

The guy actually came back and said "Well, I know you wanted *this* done, but, I actually decided to do this instead because, well, I felt like it and thought maybe this is what you want instead"... lol

And so I was thinking to myself, hmm, interesting.

Originally Posted by Rob Hall

That situation often seems to happen Tina.

There's always so much enthasis on the product providers feedback rating, testimonials etc, but to hire quality, you (the buyer) have to demonstrate this also.

I'm sure in this particular occasion the brief was specific tho, can't really mistake a burger for a pizza

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whateverpedia 15 years ago

[QUOTE=Johnathan;1188602 The guy actually came back and said "Well, I know you wanted *this* done, but, I actually decided to do this instead because, well, I felt like it and thought maybe this is what you want instead"... lol[/QUOTE]

Then you should go back to him and say "I know you were expecting to be paid $x.xx, but I decided to pay you $y.yy instead.

That should "cure" him.
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- Johnathan 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by whateverpedia
  
  Then you should go back to him and say "I know you were expecting to be paid .xx, but I decided to pay you .yy instead.
  
  That should "cure" him.
  
  haha, thx, good idea!
  
  actually, in fairness to him -- i got a reply back and he basically said 'oops, sorry, ok, ill do what you want'
  
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- scrofford 15 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by whateverpedia
  
  Then you should go back to him and say "I know you were expecting to be paid .xx, but I decided to pay you .yy instead.
  
  That should "cure" him.
  
  As long as you got both the pizza and the cheese burger...btw what kind of pizza?
  
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WritingMadwoman

15 years ago

Tina, me too! I was just going to post that as a response when I saw your comment.

I do enjoy having creative control - and most of my clients have been pleased with what I come up with - but sometimes not. It can be exasperating when it happens.

Wendy

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The situation can be just as aggravating in reverse. I've had customers tell me to write about a topic - whatever I want, no keywords specified or anything. Then when the work is done, they say "well, that really isn't what I had in mind" and some will want you to completely redo the work without further compensation for time and research.

Uh, no.

Tina

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Johnathan

15 years ago

I agree with you. I have been on the 'other' end as well (doing assignments, etc) -- and had people say they want something done, then when it's done 'try' to change their mind, etc, etc.

Originally Posted by TMG Enterprises

The situation can be just as aggravating in reverse. I've had customers tell me to write about a topic - whatever I want, no keywords specified or anything. Then when the work is done, they say "well, that really isn't what I had in mind" and some will want you to completely redo the work without further compensation for time and research.

Uh, no.

Tina

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patfl

15 years ago

Some people are just too stubborn or don't listen enough, which are for me the 2 worse mistakes a provider can do... In that case, I kick immediately.

Patrice