Drew Wutka
DWUTKA at Marlow.com
Mon Aug 22 11:10:06 CDT 2011
Had an interesting weekend. I have a full time job. 9 to 5(ish). Been working here for over a decade. I have done some side work, a vast majority of it is with a person that used to work at the place I work at still. He is supposed to be the salesman, and I'm his 'development team'. For small projects things always go well. For big projects, things always fall apart. The latest project we worked on was a comprehensive 'website' for entering serious injuries. Semi-complex form, with user security, roles, email options, etc. Took my about 3 months to build (at a break neck pace) Built it as bargain basement prices too. Lately, my 'salesman' has been taking my time/money quotes, and not adjusting them properly. When I say 2 weeks, he should be telling his customer 4 weeks, instead, he tells them 1 week, and hounds me. This has wreaked havoc between us, and this past Friday, ended up on the phone with him for several hours. He said he wanted to work with another developer. I said fine. The project source had NEVER left my hands though. But I was more than willing to get out of this mess. So I gave him a VERY low quote for the source. He paid me half of it that day, and I handed him the source code. He should be paying the other half in about 2 weeks. Sunday night, he's knocking on my door.... his 'other developer' has kidney stones, and won't be available for a few days. He's stuck again. Wants me to get back on board..... Nope. Drew -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 8:25 AM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving Subject: [AccessD] freelancing job sites <http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-things-you-shouldnt-believ e-about-freelancing/2685?tag=content;blog-list-river> This one ruffled a few feathers -- someone told me I give contractors a bad name and that I should retire. :) Guess that means it was good. :) After writing the above article, a reader asked me to recommend my favorite freelancing/contracting job sites. Well, that might turn into a good article -- so let's see what happens. At the very least, we'll compile a great list for ourselves. :) Dice.com seems to be the biggest one -- what do you guys think of it? Thanks! Susan H. -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com The information contained in this transmission is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain II-VI Proprietary and/or II-VI Business Sensitive material. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately and destroy the material in its entirety, whether electronic or hard copy. You are notified that any review, retransmission, copying, disclosure, dissemination, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited.