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Rejection sucks
Turned down for a job from a potential client. Forgot how much it sucks. I mean, a no thank you right in the beginning is no big deal, but after having a few discussions with this client I thought I had a good shot. I know I shouldn't take it personally, it's just business, but still a kick in the gut. Jan 11 07 09:52 pm Link Were they being unreasonable? Jan 11 07 10:00 pm Link Ched wrote: No, they just chose to go with another photographer. Jan 11 07 10:03 pm Link Sorry to hear about that. There is always another one. Jan 11 07 10:49 pm Link Yeah, I hear you. It's part of the business, but it sucks. Jan 11 07 10:55 pm Link Agreed.... I hate having to say no thank you to a project that has been pitched to me and after several discussions about said project because we do not agree on my compensation... But I can work 6 to 8 hours for another few prints, or I can work 6 to 8 hours re coding my website making it faster easer to use and more user friendly thus making more money in the future... Or 6 to 8 hours of housework / dinner that keeps the other half very happy.. Or 6 to 8 hours on my marketing plan for a new photography shoot I am working on shooting next few months... Jan 11 07 11:02 pm Link Gary Davis wrote: Weird. Jan 12 07 12:54 am Link wait til you have a client that tells you that not only do they have another photog, but he's working for free..and why cant i find a way to make that part of my business model... big fun..  Jan 12 07 12:56 am Link Gary Davis wrote: Bastards. Jan 12 07 12:58 am Link Doug Swinskey wrote: But I offered to work for free.... Ched wrote: I know huh. I can't believe anyone would choose another photographer over me. I AM THE GREATEST! Jan 12 07 01:37 am Link That gives more motivation for improvement perhaps... Jan 12 07 01:39 am Link Julia wrote: If I knew what to improve. I don't know if they found someone better, cheaper or what... Jan 12 07 01:40 am Link Hey, I just got a rejection from an art festival that I was *really* hoping to get juried-into. So tonight I feel your pain. I'll tip my glass of port in the general direction of California in about 15 minutes. Jan 12 07 01:41 am Link Gary Davis wrote: That's true... and it's not like you can ask them... Jan 12 07 01:42 am Link Christopher Ambler wrote: I have a better idea... Jan 12 07 01:53 am Link The word "no" is never easy to accept. They say "no thank you" we hear "GET LOST YOU'RE NO GOOD, A LOSER, JUST SHOOT YOURSELF"! They say, "we've made other plans," we hear "WE WOULDN'T USE YOU IF YOU WERE THE LAST ONE ON THE EARTH"! They say "we'll think about it," we hear "WE THINK YOU AND YOUR WORK AND YOUR GOLD FISH SUCK"! We say, "ok, just let me know," we mean "I HOPE YOU CONTRACT A STRAIN OF INCURRABLE UNIMAGINABLY ACUTE JOCK ITCH AND ARTHRITIS OF YOUR FINGERS"! Jan 12 07 01:54 am Link Christopher Ambler wrote: If it's the one I am thinking of, I just got rejected too. And what kills me is that I submitted art that had been stolen (the only stolen pieces) off the wall from an art show. Jan 12 07 01:57 am Link Doug Swinskey wrote: That does not happen on big projects. In fact, it does not happen if the client is a company. Only for family type stuff...and rarely. Jan 12 07 01:58 am Link |
