So...things are REALLY picking up for my company, great! But how much is too much? Should I be compelled to say YES to every job/project/new client that comes up? After all we are in a 'recession', so turning down work would be seen as a punishable act...
To quote the famous line from the 1989 Kevin Costner film 'Field of Dreams'
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097351/ "If you build it, he will come'... well boy I built it and 'they sure are coming'. Coming left, right and centre. Part of me feels like yay business is doing so well. So many people are interested in the company and becoming a client and wanting me to work with them on projects. Another part of me feels like I'm being hosed down with cold water and I'm trying to catch my breath and the other part just wants five minutes to actually take in the fact that all of this IS actually happening and enjoy it and realise my own dream in my reality! (and breathe....)
Today I had a skype meeting with someone (think skype will give me 10% for mentioning them in my blog?? :op) and after the 'current project' was discussed the person went on to tell me about all their business ventures. Then came the question..."Would 'this new project' be something you'd be interested in working on? It's an international campaign which 'someone like you' could do with your eyes closed..."
My response - clear and simple was No!
Why you might ask? Well I said no because as much as it is important to grow the company client roster - quantity, I think the quality of service is more important and by saying yes to everything at the end of the day means I'll be spreading myself too thin and no-one really gets what they need. So I said thanks, but No thanks!
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