Know what though, Devon? You and I and those like us who DO follow the guidelines? We’re getting the work.

The most appalling thing is that this guy asked for simple things: Relevant samples and experience. The number of people bitching that he’s arrogant, that his post is showing his God complex, that they are above this shit — it’s astounding. And embarrassing. Please don’t call yourself a professional writer if you’re going to act like a spoiled ass. You aren’t professional if you can’t follow simple directions. You’re not having your freedom taken away by someone who just wants to see quickly if you fit the job at hand.

We have job security, sister.

Immediately toss into the trash.

The growing lack of professionalism is appalling. Yes, there are a lot of companies that have lousy policies. But then don’t apply.

FFS, it takes 5 seconds to attach the individual samples from the clip file.

Right? There’s a hiring manager telling you exactly what it takes to be hired and THAT is your response? No wonder they fail at freelancing, right there. The arrogance of someone saying, “You know, if you can’t see how special I am, screw you!” which is what I’m reading in most of those responses.

My favorite thing about some some of the comments you included above is that they’re calling the original poster arrogant without realizing their own arrogance.

It’s pitiful how they’re behaving with him.

It’s also why we have long-term clients and they aren’t our competition. 😉

Kind of proves his point, doesn’t it?

WTF are people arguing with him about???? The insanity. Who are these people who think it’s unreasonable to ask applicants to follow basic rules?

Head hitting keyboard.