Aaron N. Cutshall (11/25/2015)

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Gary Varga (11/25/2015)

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Some people struggle to take no for an answer so at times, as a freelancer, I have had to paint the picture of the most likely outcome if they push forward and evidence it being highlighted.

I then do as the client asks as the "customer is always right" and highlight the issues, more often than not predicted by many people including myself, as they arise in the most professional manner (no one likes to hear "I told you so").

The client then makes a call of how they want to proceed which is another opportunity to discuss the most likely outcome.

Unfortunately, it is a cycle that some people struggle to break out of.

What I struggle with is how clients (or managers, co-workers, etc.) who refuse such advice turn around and try to lay blame at your feet when things do go awry as predicted. I've had situations where I emphatically state popthat "It's not a good idea and here's why" yet the client wants me to proceed, and when it does blow up as predicted somehow I'm the one at fault! That's why I heavily document those situations for when it does hit the fan I then have proof of my objections and rationale to support me in the backlash. And the most important pr

oof? Getting all decisions in writing with dated signatures if all possible!