Off topic: Is this normal? Are all direct clients like this?! Thread poster: guybtaylor
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I've been trying to increase the number of direct clients I work with recently, and fired off some emails and CVs to a lot of companies. I have had a few responses so far, but one of the weirdest has come from a major technology company (I won't mention the name). The guy who has been in contact with me (by phone) sounds extremely young - maybe around 17 or 18, and is extremely hyperactive with a very squeaky voice. He calls me several times a day with new project requests and won't... See more I've been trying to increase the number of direct clients I work with recently, and fired off some emails and CVs to a lot of companies. I have had a few responses so far, but one of the weirdest has come from a major technology company (I won't mention the name). The guy who has been in contact with me (by phone) sounds extremely young - maybe around 17 or 18, and is extremely hyperactive with a very squeaky voice. He calls me several times a day with new project requests and won't take no for an answer. Is this kind of behaviour normal from direct clients? I always imagined the people I would be dealing with would be quiet middle aged women in hr or admin offices. Has anyone else had any similar experiences to mine? What kind of people do you usually find you are dealing with? ▲ Collapse | | | It takes all kinds | Dec 20, 2009 |
I can't say that there is any typical profile for the direct customers I've known. Some are hugely professional, others less so. You might be talking to a marketing intern with ADHD that was given the responsibility for translations so he wouldn't mess up more important work Edited to add: If the company pays on time and has interesting texts, I'd say learn to love Mickey Mouse.
[Edite... See more I can't say that there is any typical profile for the direct customers I've known. Some are hugely professional, others less so. You might be talking to a marketing intern with ADHD that was given the responsibility for translations so he wouldn't mess up more important work Edited to add: If the company pays on time and has interesting texts, I'd say learn to love Mickey Mouse.
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Kevin Lossner wrote: You might be talking to a marketing intern with ADHD that was given the responsibility for translations so he wouldn't mess up more important work Edited to add: If the company pays on time and has interesting texts, I'd say learn to love Mickey Mouse. [Edited at 2009-12-20 18:23 GMT] excellent point Kevin regards, Ewa | | | It does take all kinds | Dec 20, 2009 |
My dearest direct client is an elderly gentleman of 84 who owns a sizeable local enterprise. He has been my client since 2004. He regularly sends jobs and wants them asap, preferably yesterday. Things run like a charm through his grandson who curbs his impatience fantastically. I have been telling my client for years that my fingers and brain are getting on in years. You're only a whippersnapper he says to my 50+ years. He at 84 is right, of course.... See more My dearest direct client is an elderly gentleman of 84 who owns a sizeable local enterprise. He has been my client since 2004. He regularly sends jobs and wants them asap, preferably yesterday. Things run like a charm through his grandson who curbs his impatience fantastically. I have been telling my client for years that my fingers and brain are getting on in years. You're only a whippersnapper he says to my 50+ years. He at 84 is right, of course. We get along fabulously and he pays immediately upon delivery of the work. What else would I want. So, like Kevin said, if he pays on time and well, love him dearly. Good luck! Lucinda ▲ Collapse | |
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