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Craftsman shouldn't have to deal with rushing a project. Being told that if it can be done by_____date, the job is yours. There's not been much said here about it, but when there is shop rent, a mortgage due, and operating expenses staring you in the face, some projects are accepted with unforgiving parameters.
I used to fall for the rush on a project, but could never figure out why some people wait until the last minute to make up their minds. I would fall into that hole when things were slow, because there the client stands with a check in hand...very tempting. I've taken jobs like that even with penalty clauses.
So, there is always the hope of some sort of saving grace. Maybe there is a delay by another trade, or the client changes their mind. But, in all honesty, an explanation of what "custom work" is and what the finished product can mean, is made clear to the client. It's explained that some processes just can't be rushed no matter who is doing the work.
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I used to fall for the rush on a project, but could never figure out why some people wait until the last minute to make up their minds. I would fall into that hole when things were slow, because there the client stands with a check in hand...very tempting. I've taken jobs like that even with penalty clauses.
So, there is always the hope of some sort of saving grace. Maybe there is a delay by another trade, or the client changes their mind. But, in all honesty, an explanation of what "custom work" is and what the finished product can mean, is made clear to the client. It's explained that some processes just can't be rushed no matter who is doing the work.
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