Comments on: Well, on the plus side, at least I think I know what it is.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:40:59 +0000

Yeah. Thank goodness for that! I always thought the Brent character was modelled on me!

By: Supermarket Soap

Supermarket Soap — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:05:29 +0000

You ran a software company? Ouch. I worked for a tiny one before quitting after a couple of weeks. The two coders were lovely, but the boss was a real David Brent. But with a bigger ego. I chased them up about a year ago – still in business but the site looked as if it was from the 90s!

And yes, I am aware that mine is hardly Web 2.0, but they do kinda do that for a living…

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:43:48 +0000

And, that, my dear friend is one of the fantastic things about working for yourself! You ARE able to say – there you go, bye! – if you want to.

Having run a software company for quite a few years prior to leaving it all behind and coming here, I SO understand where you’re coming from!

By: Supermarket Soap

Supermarket Soap — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:22:35 +0000

I had this problem about 10 years ago when I was a web designer. I took on a client as a favour for an agency because they promised to put more work my way if I took on his job. Well, they didn’t and he was a pain in the ass! He wanted the latest everything on his site. And I obliged. I spent all my time getting everything looking amazing. And he said it was amazing. And then I got calls every week “Can we change this?” “Can we add that?” “I want the same site on a different domain”. In the end I sent him everything and told him to find another design firm.

By: Andy

Andy — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:43:13 +0000

Hi Gail. So nice to see you here. You are right, of course. It’s just that sometimes it does get to me – even if I know it shouldn’t.

By: Gail Eichinger

Gail Eichinger — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:53:45 +0000

Hi Andy

oh ya, work stuff can be so draining and so frustrating because it is almost impossible to avoid. we are stuck with the people we work with AND the population we serve. Remember though, in the whole scheme of things these people don’t really matter – only as much as we let them.

Love you
Gail
peace and hope…..

By: Andy

Andy — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:55:16 +0000

You guys are quick!

I try not let work ruin my life (or, even, get in the way) but it’s difficult as that’s the kind of person I am. And, that’s why I am good at what I do.

I’m sure it will all work out OK but I must try to stop allowing it to affect me this way.

Yes, I do that too, Lola :-D. Sometimes it’s better to have time to think about an email anyway. In your case, it’s different but I don’t blame you for ignoring it. Anyway, you HAVE been working

By: Lola

Lola — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:18:21 +0000

I’m sorry to hear you have problems with a customer.
I’ve been there and yes, it’s annoying. What I’ve learned -though- is that some people simply don’t deserve all my energies and my attention. Since I’ve made this rational decision I do feel much better.

e.g. I got an email on Friday (6:30 p.m!) from a colleague. This persons wanted me to do some work over the weekend because she is going away on Monday. Well… I haven’t replied. End of the story. Say two or three years ago I would have spent 48h working as much as I could.

Your situation is different but still… don’t let work ruin your life!

By: Pietro

Pietro — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:01:13 +0000

yes, damn them!