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| 14 May 2012 03:07 PM |
Well, I can't deny I am losing interest in shirtmaking, I don't think I am up to it as much as I was, at least not that I can do 3 or 4 requests a week which take about 5-10 hours per request to make, I take more time into shirtmaking now, as upon improving certain skills, you put more time into it, and working on these outfits now is a hobby so gone it might aswell be dead, I used to have interest in constantly improving and having something to make you realise you can actually do something worthy, but theres not much I think I can do on that factor now, so nothing to improve upon, and its and old hobby I don't care much for, I don't think I need to express much more on the interest.
So I am finding myself wondering what to do now, I get more requests than I feel capable of, lack of urge? I don't know, but the point is, I need to lower the amount I do, so as suggested to me, raise the price? well it counteracts as I lose my reputation as others further think me a rip off if I do that, so what do I do, raise my price so I can work at a steady pace and get called a rip off, or work beyond levels that I am capable of, whilst maintaining a reputation, it really keeps me stuck here, unfortunately I think I am going to have to limit myself to only working for the two clans I actually have any dedication towards which are R.A.T, and F.E.AR, and if anybody is that desperate for a request, they can pay the higher amount, I am going to double what I charge (5k now 10k) to others, if you think thats a rip off, which I don't deny it is, well, you don't have to purchase, its your choice not mine. I would rather prioritise on the groups I am dedicated to, with R.A.T and F.E.A.R I probably wont be charging them (in most cases) because dedication to them means I would rather be an asset to the people I know and like rather than be a paid service to them. Any way, if you feel you have a necessary solution I would be willing to hear. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Summary, or just for if you didn't want to read the long stuff) Due to issues I am limiting myself to only work for R.A.T and F.E.AR If your that desperate for a uniform from me, I'm charging 10k instead. Opinions on my er, issues? would be nice (read the long part if you want to post a relevant opinion though, knowing half the story won't fully inform you.) |
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fruz
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| 14 May 2012 03:08 PM |
Losing interest in making shirts?
Solution: Take a break from making shirts. |
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ISOLAYTOR
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| 14 May 2012 03:08 PM |
I think that you shouldn't put so much work on yourself, because you wouldn't end up getting the job done, and impatient clients would not be satisfied.
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AlexR1212
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| 14 May 2012 03:09 PM |
Wow. Good choice in my opinion.
~{I never been a hater, still I love them in a crazy way}~ |
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| 14 May 2012 03:10 PM |
I'm making like 10 customs right now, It's stress and stress.
Especially when the person bugs you over and over again.
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XNoBoomX
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| 14 May 2012 03:10 PM |
Just finish the shirts Fighters1234 ordered first, please. ;)
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| 14 May 2012 03:11 PM |
@ISOLAYTOR
The problem is a lot of people feel they need to heavily rely on me, and being unreliable is really not in my intentions, but at the same time I am starting to feel incapable of being this reliable to so many, each of my ideas seems to have a counter balance to it. |
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liavkr104
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| 14 May 2012 03:11 PM |
Well, your currently one of the best in my opinion. So I'd say FIRST finish ALL the orders you've taken, so it will release your pressure. After that, do what you want, it's your life, not ours.
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| 14 May 2012 03:13 PM |
Teach me how to make them and you can direct your customers to me. :)
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ISOLAYTOR
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| 14 May 2012 03:15 PM |
On your profile, put a bunch of recommendations then.
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| 14 May 2012 03:15 PM |
| @Liavkr104 Yeah several times I used to think to myself just finish all the work then not worry for a while, but after one load finished, I just get another load and I get the same thing happen again, sorry if a lot of what I say always seems so resentful, but I am just trying to adress my concerns. |
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| 14 May 2012 03:17 PM |
Just give a longer waiting time, and readily refuse shirt requests when you're overwhelmed.
Crying doesn't win wars- shut your mouths, dry your tears, and grab a gun. ~DH~ |
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| 14 May 2012 03:17 PM |
| Anyway, I am probably going to edit my blurb sometime soon concerning changes, so I suppose after this limitation I suppose it can't hurt to finish the load one more time without the worry of knowing it will simply refill itself, a few shirts probably doesn't seem like a load, but I'm talking in time not quantity of outfits, a decent shirt takes me about 7-8 hours average I'd say, and 3 or 4 a week? |
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| 14 May 2012 03:19 PM |
Just refuse certain requests you're not interested in.
And Im sure people will understand they have to pay more because you're busy. |
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Hockey868
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| 14 May 2012 03:19 PM |
| I think my recolor shouldn't be 10k, It's only recoloring, and changing the logos and initials, not like making one from scratch. |
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| 14 May 2012 03:22 PM |
| Well Sparrow Corp is instituting a more structured pay system so you can stick with just RAT for now so you don't burn out. |
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| 14 May 2012 03:23 PM |
@Hockey.
I think Blob draws the logo, pixel by pixel.
But idrk. |
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| 14 May 2012 03:24 PM |
Look at my thread Blob, its a good solution I guess.
~I come out of my hole for a second and I be called a Troll?~ |
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| 14 May 2012 03:26 PM |
Make it based off the success of the clan.
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Hockey868
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| 14 May 2012 03:26 PM |
@Alk
If he draws that...
Lots and lots of colors and stars to draw. |
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Hockey868
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| 14 May 2012 03:27 PM |
BSD does pretty good. We're getting a new base, some new tech, and blob can make the uniforms.
That's pretty good for success. |
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| 14 May 2012 03:29 PM |
@Colourtheory
As I say, R.A.T is a clan I'm dedicated to, and I do it for the members benefit, and I suppose it also benefits me, the fact you offered me such a place in the group does give me the dedication that I would prefer to be an asset, than a paid service, as like I mentioned in my post. Therefore payments from you aren't too much of a concern for me. |
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| 14 May 2012 03:31 PM |
@Blob,
I have 200+ Requests over tech and stuff. Have you ever been accused of scamming?
Trust me, Every PM I'm accused of that. Even though the person requests nothing.
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| 14 May 2012 03:31 PM |
| Take a break. Then if you think you still don't have intrest in making shirts, then don't. |
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