Seriously, I’m on over 80 hours of work this week, so far (4 proposals delivered, and no, they were all originally due on different weeks, love extensions, really I do…)…we’re not counting tomorrow and Sunday yet. I’m tired. I should be asleep, but I’m still up working and the hilarity ensues on the email trail of the current proposal. (I’m also totally taking some time off..and toying with the idea of taking myself off to Europe for a week at this point…and no, not kidding….) And for the record, I’m not counting gym time, family time and CASA Court time in those hours…those are PURE, client focused, billable hours this week.
So, I had to share this compilation from tonight…or at least, how it’s gone so far….
Email from Partner 1: changes to references <references.doc>
I change the order of the 4 references in the document and think to myself, really? The client isn’t even going to notice what order they’re in. Make comment to husband about it.
Email Partner two: It should be The XX Group not XX Construction. Sent from my iPhone
So, I change it all, CMD +shift+H, changed…..11 replacements.
Email discussion starts to ensue about showing the different departments….
Email ME: Nope, pick one. Otherwise it gets even more confusing with all the players you already have. One company, one voice, not separate divisions. You want the client to see a team, not departments.
Email Partner 1: That being said…I really don’t care!
Email Partner 1: I vote for not changing it
Email Me: *gives up and leaves it as it is*
Email Partner 1: Funny what a woman can get you to do!
Email Me: LOL. Careful, I might start ignoring you both after this …ROFL…..kidding, seriously, someone needs to decide. I’m leaving it as it is for now.
I hit undo on change in document.
Email partner 1: Leave it please. And Ignoring me only make me email you more!
And then the conversation trailed off….you should hear the conversations during final production on a lot of bids….though you’d get a kick out of my last half hour or so…..
