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purple hayes
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 Posted: 06/25/03 - 16:09 Post subject: My resignation
I've whined to some of you via PM about a certain situation that I've gotten myself in to. I'm letting the rest of you in on it now.
I'm doing a web site for a local Atlanta company (it's only one guy) and on the surface, it seemed like a quick and easy job. He already had all of the text written up and forms done and he didn't want any graphics. I told him I could get it done in a few days and agreed to give him a discounted rate since it would be such an easy job.
That was about 2 months ago. This guy has only the most basic understanding of the internet and he's supah nit-picky about things. So nit-picky that he's driven me to give up on his project. I've got too much stress at home to have to worry about his site.
I'm going to send him a resignation e-mail and a bill for the work I've done so far. When he pays me, I'll e-mail him the files to his web site.
I'm relieved that I won't have to deal with the hour long phone calls every evening yet strangely saddened that I've had to quit a job.
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monk25
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Posted: 06/25/03 - 16:12 Post subject:
That sucks that you have to give up on the job, but I totally understand why.
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rolling rock
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Posted: 06/25/03 - 16:14 Post subject:
not worth it PH -- give him da boot and don't look back. you tried, he's apparently a graduate of the RollingRock school of computer and i so totally relate to what your frustration level might have been.
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elkid
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Posted: 06/25/03 - 16:16 Post subject:
Based on what you told me before, I'm surprised you stuck it out as long as you did. Good decision.
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jrjo
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Posted: 06/25/03 - 16:26 Post subject:
Oh man, here I thought it was closing day on runningforums.com 
Sounds like you gave him more than enough rope...
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Dancer
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Posted: 06/25/03 - 16:36 Post subject:
Sounds like you've put up with more than you needed to with this job. Good for you to give him the boot.
I guess my PM's were lost in the virtual mail.
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purple hayes
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Posted: 06/25/03 - 16:36 Post subject:
| jrjo wrote: | | Oh man, here I thought it was closing day on runningforums.com |
I don't see that happening any time soon. 
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shelflifers
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Posted: 06/25/03 - 16:41 Post subject:
Great! Now you'll have time for my requests! Can you make the Emoticon box just a bit wider? And can you move that subject line 1/8 inch to the right?
Also, that 'R' in running forums could use some spice...
joel
But seriously, you tried and tried and tried...it just isn't worth it anymore.
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purple hayes
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Posted: 06/25/03 - 16:43 Post subject:
| shelflifers wrote: | Great! Now you'll have time for my requests! Can you make the Emoticon box just a bit wider? And can you move that subject line 1/8 inch to the right?
Also, that 'R' in running forums could use some spice...
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cherylpf
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Posted: 06/25/03 - 16:43 Post subject:
| jrjo wrote: | Oh man, here I thought it was closing day on runningforums.com
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  phew!
Sounds like you made a good choice! Good for you!
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Erstwhile Lurker
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Posted: 06/25/03 - 16:54 Post subject:
Contract work can be like printing money, but you also have to recognize a black hole when you see it and cut and run.
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genie
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Posted: 06/25/03 - 17:10 Post subject:
| shelflifers wrote: |
But seriously, you tried and tried and tried...it just isn't worth it anymore. |
BIG FATTY!!! You don't need all the extra stress right now....you mde the right move.
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shelflifers
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Posted: 06/25/03 - 17:12 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: | | shelflifers wrote: | Great! Now you'll have time for my requests! Can you make the Emoticon box just a bit wider? And can you move that subject line 1/8 inch to the right?
Also, that 'R' in running forums could use some spice...
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Ummm...slapping me was not in the detailed directions  Now I'll have to call you tonight and we'll discuss the details again...11 work for you?
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kattzoo
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Posted: 06/25/03 - 17:48 Post subject:
Sounds like you did way more than he had a right to expect. Good for you reclaiming your sanity, and your time!
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flarunner
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Posted: 06/25/03 - 18:14 Post subject:
Good for you John. NO job is worth that amount of stress.
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