Comments on: Things That Make My Head Explode https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html a freelance writing resource. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:34:02 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html#comment-11564 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 19:34:02 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html/#comment-11564 Devon, what a great roller coaster to be on!

Lisa, I'll let you know. I've sent her a final note telling her I'm about to call an agency — we'll see if it moves her.

Paula, keep on them. That's unacceptable.

Answers, I hear you. One little thing can really put the screws to a well-planned day, can't it?

]]> By: answers to adult driver education https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html#comment-11560 Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:19:12 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html/#comment-11560 Schedule changes really got me stressed this week. It's just so frustrating to change all of your schedule for the day just because of one event, and it's not even worth it.

]]> By: Paula https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html#comment-11559 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:50:58 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html/#comment-11559 Sad to say it sounds as if we might be able to start a collection agency referral program. I'm down to two late-payers. One is responsive, the other not.

My head is exploding today because of the lazy woman who answered a complaint call SUNDAY about the vacant house next door to me. The woman works for the company the title holder has contracted to maintain and secure the house. So when a neighbor noticed SUNDAY that the back door was wide open, he called in and the woman said it wasn't an emergency and hung up on him. I only noticed the open door today (it's inside an enclosed porch so I can't see it from outside), when I opened the drapes on that side of my house and saw sunlight flooding a room that should have been dark.

I called the police, the checked out the house. Only later did I talk to the guy who tried calling the 800-number on Sunday. You know me. I found the company online and sent them a detailed complaint e-mail that I cc'd to our community police officer. Short version: Secure the property immediately or face the wrath of an angry neighborhood.

Any coincidence that the guy discovered the open door the morning after the armed robbery down the street – when I heard a loud bang? I'm betting I heard the door being kicked open, not a gunshot.

At risk of this being too me, me, me…good luck collecting that money, and have a great time with your guests!

]]> By: Lisa Mulka https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html#comment-11558 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:34:50 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html/#comment-11558 Hi Lori, I'm a regular reader of your blog and I love the useful and REAL experiences you share. I would also be really interested in hearing more about how the collection agency works out for you. I just had a similar situation in which I was about to play that card, but the client finally paid after numerous notices. I wasn't really sure where to start and if it was worth bringing collections in. Good luck!

]]> By: Devon Ellington https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html#comment-11557 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:11:04 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html/#comment-11557 Roller coaster, still trying to book some short turnaround/quick-pay jobs to make up for the bounced check. Everything for the longer projects is going smoothly, but I need to add in some quick ones — hoping to land an editing assignment or a couple of press releases to get that 50% up front in the next few days.

Happy that HEX BREAKER is coming out in print soon and OLD-FASHIONED DETECTIVE WORK has the March 4 release date, but it puts more pressure on me for CRAVE THE HUNT.

]]> By: Lori https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html#comment-11555 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:58:31 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html/#comment-11555 Allie, you sound like me. I HATE the little things that keep getting in the way! We have guests coming tomorrow, which is great, but my hair is a hot mess (haircut today), my car needs an oil change and I've no time to crawl under it, and I should get to the grocery store. Ugh! Somewhere in there, I have to work. 🙂

I haven't, Kim. But today, it's about to occur. I have to find one and get the process going. I'm not chasing this woman, nor do I have time to hound her for payment. I'll let someone else do it.

]]> By: Kimberly Ben https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html#comment-11553 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:36:56 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html/#comment-11553 It's been crazy on this end too. Have you ever used a collections agency before? I'd be interested in hearing more about how this works out for you.

]]> By: Allie https://wordsonpageblog.com/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html#comment-11552 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:27:58 +0000 http://loriwidmer.com/wordsonpage/index.php/2012/11/things-that-make-my-head-explode.html/#comment-11552 Conflicts! This week has been crazy with doctor's appointments and networking things and other must-dos that are all smack in the middle of the day. I feel like I've spent more time shuttling from place to place than I have spent actually getting things done, and that drives me bananas. Thank goodness this is not a typical week.

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