So you have a client you don't like to work with. Have you taken the time to figure out why? What is it about working with this client that bothers you? Is it the client's lack of communication? Or too much communication from the client? Is it the pace at which decisions are made? The way he changes his mind about a decision and then changes it back? Is it the budget (unrealistic or non-existent) ? Is it that, after months of planning, your client is still exploring the Internet for inspiration and ideas, resulting in the need to rework plans in weeks or even days? Is the client telling you the job is yours, while still comparing you to others, then expecting you to offer your level of service at someone else's prices? Maybe it's because he doesn't seem to respect your boundaries. Maybe it's because you're a morning person and the client is not. Maybe it's something else entirely. While the specifics are different, these situations have one thing in common. The problem is usually not the client that causes you stress or difficulties; it's something about the client's actions or reactions. Identifying what can provoke a reaction in yourself, and identifying ways to manage your response to those triggers, can lead to smoother and less stressful vendor-client relationships.
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