Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work
August 17, 2008
Those are wise words from our mate Aristotle.
Case in point - I am SO loving my work at the moment - I KNOW that I’m doing the best job possible and that works well for my confidence and my clients are really happy with the results!
LOVE YOUR CLIENT - LOVE THE WORK:
Obviously this is your nirvana. If you have this" Love your client- love your work" situation going - good on you for finding it! Keep investing in that relationship and striving for perfection!
- If you love your client - you will do ANYTHING to help them - even if it does mean that you MAY not be part of the solution for them at this time. Being PART of the solution also helps work those kinds of issues through and keeps your client knowing that you ARE looking for the best outcome for all parties.
Fortunately for me at the moment - the phrase "LOVE YOUR WORK" has never been truer.
It hasn’t always been the case…………….We’ve all had those time where we’ve liked the work - but not the client or LOVED the client - but hated the tasks. So what DO you do to put the pleasure back into the work??
LOVE YOUR CLIENT - HATE THE WORK:
If you love your client but you’re not enjoying the work - then sure - the results are bound to be affected. Your attitude and approach to the tasks both negative or positive surely impact directly on output and the process of trying to achieve the highest standards in your work.
- If your client loves you and values your work - and knows that the role or task is not the best for you - ideally you CAN work through it and find a solution that suits you both - whether it’s modifying the task or finding another way to achieve it.
- Chances are your client is also feeling the tension. It’s best to put the brakes on - flag the issue with your client and be very honest and up front.
LOVE THE WORK - HATE YOUR CLIENT:
At times the passion for the work can override the painful journey involved in achieving it………………..is there an easy answer? - TRICKY…………………
- Is your dislike of the client effecting your committment and ability for achieving the kinds of results that you strive for?
- How painful is the client?
- How much do you love and need the work?
- Is it worth working hard to maintain a painful client to keep the great work?
HATE YOUR CLIENT - HATE THE WORK:
BALE - life’s too short. You’ll just end up feeing bad in the end - your output will be tainted and it just aint worth the money.
Money is a renewable resource - confidence and enjoyment in each moment - is NOT. How much is this situation going to impact on your confidence and how long it will take to get your confidence back is the question.
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LOVE THE WORK - HATE YOUR CLIENT
There are times where you just have to soldier on. In a tight market there may not be the luxury to pick and choose your clients and you may not have the freedom or flexibility to change your core business. Besides, you love what you do right?
I feel that communication is still the key, soldier on but don’t suffer in silence. If the client is blithely ignorant of your feelings, then tactfuly let them know how they are adversely affecting your performance and what you can do for them.
If the client (or parts there of) are doing it maliciously and intentionally (hopefully not the one who is paying your bills) then it maybe the time to go over their head and let your concerns be known.
If the one who is paying your bills is doing it. Then you could be being set up and you might not get your invoices paid!
I would remember that Unhappy Clients talk, and they talk more than Happy Clients.