22 thoughts on “Moving on

  1. Well, at least you’ve still got a project. In my world it’s a race to cancel or defer….well, everything. Need to preserve the “cash flow” – whatever the fuck that is – you know.

  2. stephanie: It always is. The transition from “not dead” to “dead” is virtually instantaneous.
    daisy: I dunno. It’s probably some Roman Catholic thing.
    rob: That’s another reason I’m not getting my knickers in a twist about this. It’s only a matter of time before the client reviews the budget and the project gets canned.
    nursemyra: Egypt is lovely this time of year, isn’t it?
    peas: That’s a loaded question. Was I ever ok? However, you may safely put aside your concern and read my disclaimer :mrgreen:
    idle layabout: You’ve obviously worked in the construction industry.
    miss P: I’m pretty sure he was being serious.

  3. I’m quite partial to anger. Especially if I get to throw stuff. And shout a lot.

    I don’t do acceptance well. Unless it’s the accepting of bribes presents.

  4. Wow. We didn’t even have to send you to Little Butterfly Camp. (Some stupid camp around here that helps grieving kids that they all beg their parents not to send them to, because it’s so dumb and corny.) You’re very resilient.

  5. rustum: Then my work here is done.
    dolce: Your neighbours must love you.
    robin: I have to be. I don’t thin I could survive Little Butterfly Camp.
    gnukid: The window?
    quantumfauxpas: Your therapist, I would imagine :mrgreen:

  6. Clients NEVER know what they want..

    .. no point in arguing with them either..they dont know they dont know what they want..so the best thing to do is just go along until they have exhausted all possible scenarios their tiny brains can possibly concoct regardless how bizarre or whether it is even humanly possible until they finally ask your opinion and you can show them/tell them (no tears)what needs to be done..

    Sterkte!

  7. Nice to see someone moving through the 5 stages with such ease.

    If you put something obviously wrong in there (maybe even bold it or put it in a pretty font to draw attention) would they leave the correct stuff alone?

    Clients always need to tinker with something – might as well present them with a suitable decoy?

  8. Aah, at last a true professional. Unfortunately, I can only find comedy in each of the 5 phases, which is no recipe for professional success, unless of course you are professional comic, which unfortunately I am not.

  9. b: Quite. Efficiency has no place in the modern working environment.
    dolce: In other words, it’s an area best avoided if you want to avoid getting caught in the crossfire?
    acidicice: And I can relate you you relating. Relatively speaking, of course.
    pure evyl: I believe anger burns more calories, so it’s also a good way to stay in shape.
    louisa: If only. They’re way too devious to fall for a trick like that.
    beaverboosh: Unfortunately for me, each of the stages plays out like one of Shakespeare’s comedies. Not fun at all.
    anicker: You and Nursemyra both. Beware of Crocs.

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