OMG, MARRY ME WHOEVER MADE THIS.
“On Dirt” (from ClientsfromHell.com)
As a relatively new designer, I met with a client in order to create a logo and a series of brochures. At the meeting, the clients told me that eventually they’d want me to create their website. Being a newbie and wanting to nab the client, I lowballed the cost for the branding so that I could get the website. After sending a proposal for the site, they told me that it wasn’t in their budget at the time, but that I would definitely design it eventually. Over time, I was asked to do other assignments for their business. They expected me to do it at the same rate that I had initially proposed. I delivered good designs in a timely fashion and dirt cheap. They were always happy with my work, which is why they kept coming back to me. Fast-forward a year later, the client started making noise about getting a new website. As per their request, I sent a revised proposal for the website and was assured by the manager that I would definitely design their website, as they loved my work. After a few weeks of not hearing from them, I inquired. I was told by the administrative assistant (and daughter of the managers) that she would be designing the website instead. Moral of the story? You price yourself like dirt, you’ll be treated like it.
A snippet of a web site I’m building
“I wrote many of these lyrics in high school. Some are just whatever spewed out that day. Others… tell a deeper story. They were a release to me, a place I could go and say what I wanted without fear of retribution or judgment. Which ones are which… well, that one’s up to you to figure out.”
Building a portfolio website of sorts. Here’s a clip from the “Lyrics” section.
If you’re gonna fight for something, make sure it’s worth the price. Otherwise, you just end up broke, in more ways than one.” -Andrew D Snyder
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I’m ready. It doesn’t matter with who or where. On foot or on horseback. With maces or poleaxes. To fight. To first blood or to death. It doesn’t matter, I’m ready to fight.” — Aleksander Emelianenko
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Early Morning Blurbing
Yay early mornings. Not really, but I suppose if i’m falling asleep around ten it’s not so bad. Had a blast paintballing the other day. Little brothers first time playing and he had fun. This morning, the balance of something seems off. I dont know what, but something. Maybe its nothing and I’m just still sleepy. Either way, have a great day everyone.
