Frustration

I do freelance writing and video work to pay my bills. It's a lot better than anything I've ever experienced in the corporate world.

I had one particular project for a certain client who shall remain nameless.  I gave them my first draft of the project. They sent it back to me and requested a multitude of changes, most of which I thought were a bad idea.

I Bill By The Hour...

I reminded my client that I work for them and will do whatever they tell me to do. However, I simply didn't think their requested changes were a good idea. I, of course, went on to explain why I thought this to be the case, in the most professional and diplomatic language I could muster.

Sidenote: I've learned over the years that calling a client an idiot - even when it's 100% warranted - is never a good idea.

Anyway, I presented my client with a new version that was exactly what they asked for. They showed it around to a few people and a couple of days later, I got a request for another round of changes.

The third round of changes, by the way, took the project back to almost exactly what I had even given them in my first draft. At that point, I simply began repeating the Freelancer's Prayer for Serenity over and over.

I am billing these people by the hour.

I am billing these people by the hour.

I am billing these people by the hour.

Anyway, I just sent them the final product along with my invoice. I haven't eaten lunch yet. I think I'll have steak today.