This is purely a work-related rant so...forewarned is forearmed. Or whatever.
This work for myself thing has been quite the learning experience, but for quite some time now I've felt as if I'm in a space of comfort. I let potential and repeat clients know what my work policies are and I don't fold like I did when I was simply trying to fluff up my portfolio. The vast majority of them stay down and flow with me accordingly because quite simply they dig my work ethic and what I ultimately produce.
But there are always goin to be the bullshit people here and there. The ones that come to you acting like they're doing you a favor by hiring you. And that by hiring you, you're expected to bow to them; maybe even do a nifty lil shuck and jive routine to get your money.
Um yeah...fuck that shit. Others may feel the need to lay their ideals aside to flip some cash, but not I. I'm a hustla with integrity. I don't feel as if I ever have to play myself in order to make money; because like my bunny said, for every bs client, there are 2-3 more around the corner. That shit has proven to be vastly true, and in light of that I'm real cool on condescending attitudes. If I wanted that shit, I'd go work in corporate Amerikkka.
My ideal client is one that not only likes my particular style, but RESPECTS what it takes to do what I do. They recognize that they're coming to me for a service; so if there must be some bending of will it has to be on their part. It's part of the game, man. Ain't like you can go up in Wally World or somewhere changing up policy and shit, so why the fuck would you try it with me?
I do make allowances but this is solely on a case by case basis. If I feel like someone is trying to work me, if I feel like there isn't the proper element of respect present, if I feel like that person is in general is a prick and will be exceedingly hard to work with, then I gladly turn my back. Clearly I'm not materially driven enough to just suck it up and play nice. Life is too damn short to be stressed over some shit that I have complete power and control over. You know?
So yeah all guilty parties, please bypass me with these ill-concealed attempts to exert force. I'm real tired of you insecure mfs comin at me like you got some shit to prove. I ain't got a bit of time to play "who's the boss." I guess you missed that memo; the one that notes - I'm the muthafucking boss up in this piece and either you gone sit back and let me do what I do with ease and skill or you can keep that shit moving.
Ain't no skin off my clit either way.
Posted by Lisa at May 8, 2007 12:51 PM