Proposals, proposals, proposals, and contracts
Posted on 2006-02-27 at 10:39
Lately, it seems as though I've done more proposals for work than actual work. This isn't a bad thing, mind you, as this is how new business is acquired. Carlos, Studer's friend, has begun pushing work possibilities my way. That's good, as it give me a chance to sub out some work to Will and others to spread the wealth a bit (and it doesn't hurt that I get a bit of skim off that!).
My current assignment has gone through some back-and-forth about the project and now I'm in limbo with respect to whether or not I'm doing the work. I mentioned to them that they might want to look at an off-the-shelf package, since it would be cheaper than paying me for an indeterminate time to write a custom solutions. I think they are better served with a custom solution, but I'd have been remiss if I didn't point out to them that some off-the-shelf stuff might do 95% of what they want for 50% of the up front cost. I'd rather they be happy with the final package then milk them for personal gain. I don't need or want the work so bad that I'd do that. But still, in this case, I do actually think they'll be happier with a custom app. We'll see what they decide. I'm at the client site sort of spinning my wheels in a sense for the time being.
Hey, just because my every fired neuron is spent on the task of hating Corporate America, that doesn't mean I'm gonna let that drive me to acting toward them as they act toward everyone else. I won't let them control me that much.