Search Results
| Search type | Search syntax |
|---|---|
| Tags | [tag] |
| Exact | "words here" |
| Author |
user:1234 user:me (yours) |
| Score |
score:3 (3+) score:0 (none) |
| Answers |
answers:3 (3+) answers:0 (none) isaccepted:yes hasaccepted:no inquestion:1234 |
| Views | views:250 |
| Code | code:"if (foo != bar)" |
| Sections |
title:apples body:"apples oranges" |
| URL | url:"*.example.com" |
| Saves | in:saves |
| Status |
closed:yes duplicate:no migrated:no wiki:no |
| Types |
is:question is:answer |
| Exclude |
-[tag] -apples |
| For more details on advanced search visit our help page | |
Results tagged with difficult-client
Search options answers only
not deleted
user 7717
Clients are sometimes hard to work with, don't understand the technologies they are working with, or aren't very punctual with paying the freelancers they employ. Use this tag for dealings with clients that are less than beneficial, or when asking about how to deal with a particular case involving a client.
2
votes
Accepted
How to deal with clients moving to ready-to-use web platforms
Here's the problem with ready-to-use platforms. They are often designed so that all of your cards are on their table. They set you up with their proprietary tech in a way that could make it difficult …
- 1,670
5
votes
Rude and confusing client but possible important job
It sounds to me like he treated your interview as if he was interviewing a potential new employee, rather than interviewing a freelancer. He most likely wanted to meet you and get a feel for you as an …
- 1,670
1
vote
Had gotten bad review; should I close my account to start getting projects again?
How many projects have you completed? How is your overall project history? If you've had 20 good projects and 1 bad project, it shouldn't be a big deal. Just keep trying until you nail some new projec …
- 1,670
5
votes
Accepted
How to deal with clients trying to blackmail you?
No one mentioned that blackmailing freelancers for extra work out of scope is explicitly forbidden in the terms of service for most of these sites. Read the terms of service. Elance, for example, says …
- 1,670
10
votes
How to back out of a freelance project that has gotten too big?
she still owes me for the work I've done
How long has she owed you and how much? If she's past due on a payment, or owes you thousands, that could be enough reason to stop right there.
But sh …
- 1,670
1
vote
Monthly Fee vs. One-Time Payment for a Large Project with Difficult Client
I would go beyond a monthly fee and bill it hourly, that is the only way to be happy when working with clients who can't stop pestering you with changes. Another alternative is to break things down in …
- 1,670
1
vote
Can I get paid for notice if my fixed term contract is not renewed?
"The right to give notice" is not the same as "required to give notice". The second clause you have quoted is about terminating the contract early.
- 1,670