[DerMonkey]

i just found it... you have to see this xD
http://clientsfromhell.tumblr.com/

they collect quotes from clients... i seriusly loled^^

examples:

Can you show Joanne [client’s secretary] how you designed our busienss cards. I don’t want to pay you for doing them.

or

Could we print the brochure in RGB? You know, it would be cheaper if we use one color less…

and one of my favorites^^

"Client: “The logo looks great, but can we change the address font to Arabic? I need it for my Middle Eastern viewers.”

Me: “Actually, Arabic is a name of that font you sent me, it doesn’t actually change the words into another language. I can purchase a actual Arabic font, and figure out how to turn it into Arabic….”

Client: “So New Times Roman doesn’t change the words into Italian?”

Me: “No, Times New Roman is just a standard…”

Client: “Are you sure? Let me call you back after I check Word 2009. I have the newest version, so maybe it only does it in the newer version. I’ll give you a call back later today. Thanks.”"

[seansea]

...wow that's really triflin', but not at all surprising. I'm having a "positive" experience with a client right now but I'm trying not to damage the relationship/burn a bridge. I just want the project to be completed and I get compensated fully *sigh*

[Colrouphobic]

..worst clients are the ones who demand revisions after revisions, changing what they want along the road and then ending up saying "it seems you can't follow the brief proper, this looks nothing like how I described it in the first place..."

[Mull]

hahaha classic lines and I bet we've all heard one of them or something very similar:

"I’m only willing to pay $10/hour, I know all of the programs are free."

and you've all had this one:

“We’re looking for a high-exposure designer for our site. We want some flash stuff, maybe even some other interactive features.

I can only afford a one-time $25 payment upon completion/upload of the site, however it’s a great way to add a fun, popular business to your portfolio.”"

[CB3]

Mully---I THOUGHT those were private conversations you and I were having about those items.
I shant be conducting any more business transactions with you, and I'll certainly be informing all of my associates of this transgression. I bid you GOOD--DAY--"SIR"!

[IGB]

ugh! people that think that it's the programs that do all the work need a good slap.

I think revisions along the way are a good thing as you can make sure the client gets what they want - granted, some of don't always know what they want - but good communication is key none the less. A good relationship = more work in future.

My advice - don't work for free. You'll kick yourself later down the line if you do. Even if it is 'all good portfolio' stuff - it's part of your portfolio anyway once you've done it [excluding NDA's]. Trade of services yes. Free, no.

[Mull]

Originally Posted by CB3

Mully---I THOUGHT those were private conversations you and I were having about those items.
I shant be conducting any more business transactions with you, and I'll certainly be informing all of my associates of this transgression. I bid you GOOD--DAY--"SIR"!

but, but, but, but, buttttttt.......................................I dont think its unreasonable asking for one moldy pop tart and half a glass of sour milk a morning as payment for a 22 hour day commission, is it ??????

[3BC]

yah, damn straight! do you know just how much daily prep goes into making sure that "half-glass" doesn't get any more sour for me to drink during the week? Do you!?

If I'm puttin' in that work...you best believe that slop is going down MY gullet, buddy! b'sides, I'd rather you not take the chance of spending the bulk of that 22-hours in a bathroom stall somewhere away from humanity, instead of working on your 'portfolio-enhancing' assignment; trust me...it ain't fun building up a tolerance; figure it's taken me nigh on 3-years to build up one for myself, and I'm living 24/7 in the coop out back behind CGPad-headquarters to boot!

so yeah, I did you a BIG solid in respects to that...btw, no pun intended?