Not getting paid for a job done...! (2 Viewers)

[avernus]

I once beat up a pumpkins t-shirt and then wore it as a trophy.

 

[simp]

I was going to post and say "never ever take down a client's site, ever" but then it seemed like you were going to get paid, so I didn't. But I reiterate - "never ever take down a client's site, ever" - it's a legal minefield. I know it seems like a logical thing to do, but it brings out the crazy in people...

Small claims court - http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/justice/courts-system/small_claims_court - or if the fee you're owed is more than €2,000 - speak to a solicitor yourself.

 

[avernus]

realistically, the trick is - payment before upload. it's the only way forward with these cunts out there. host it on your own server for proofing purposes.

 

[simp]

realistically, the trick is - payment before upload. it's the only way forward with these cunts out there. host it on your own server for proofing purposes.

That, and scheduled payment - for example:-
25% upon start of work
50% upon completion of work
25% after all testing and fixes

 

[Johnnyc]

I like the idea of scheduled payments, but I'd imagine the final 25% would be like getting blood from a stone from some clients.

I'd rather 50% up front, 50% on completion (completion = site fully tested etc) and then an agreed hourly rate for changes from then on.

I'm dealing with someone at the moment who requests laughably tiny alterations to a site about twice a week for the past couple of months. Things like changing column width by 5px, swapping one photograph with a 99% identical one. These "fixes" will likely never end.

 

[Mormon Nailer]

I once beat off into a pumpkins t-shirt and then wore it as a trophy.

really?
cool

 

[simp]

I'm dealing with someone at the moment who requests laughably tiny alterations to a site about twice a week for the past couple of months. Things like changing column width by 5px, swapping one photograph with a 99% identical one. These "fixes" will likely never end.

I know it's dull, but you need to draw up a contract for yourself... To define what is and what is not covered by your fee...

For example, in that case, you should be able to say to your client that there is a deadine for changes (covered by fee), of one month for example, and that you will do them in one go. Thereafter, hourly fee, with minimum charge amount of one hour.

Think there's some good resources here:-
http://freelanceswitch.com/

 

[Goodbye]

When I was freelance, I loved changes. All billable hours.

 

[Stonie McHash]

Small claims court doesn't deal with things like this. It is for consumers who buy goods or services not dudes who can't get paid by someone.

 

[Pantone247]

Stonie McHash... amazing!!!

 

[Red_Dog]

Just smash their windows you'll feel better.

 

[Dr Winston Umbogo]

so did these jerks pay or not?

 

[jane]

I worked out that if I actually got paid what I'm owed for work I have done this year, I would be able to quit work entirely from around September until the end of the year.

I'm a sad fuck.

That's fucking sad, isn't it?

 

[Jim A. Morrish]

as me dear old da used to say :
"There's plenty of work around, getting paid is the hard part"

 

[Froog]

i get paid for doing fuck all. merry christmas everyone!

 

[Super Dexta]

as me dear old da used to say :
"There's plenty of work around, getting paid is the hard part"

that's exactly what my da says.
clearly we share a da.

 

[BRATH]

Maybe next get your client to pay half upfront, rest on completion.