"What I don't understand is why you're pushing off the work of copy editing onto (Copywriter). You're probably feeling at a disadvantage because she's a valued employee and you're just a contractor, but you're the only native English speaker and you have the expertise.
You are RACIST to tell (Copywriter) that her text is full of grammar and stylistic errors but then not fix it.
It's just a little over 100 pages of text; you can absolutely have that done this weekend. I don't give a shit if you have kids at home, and don't even think about trying to bill the work! DO THE RIGHT THING! I don't want to ask you again! "
- Senior Executive to busy contract Project Manager (who understandably was reluctant to sign off on releasing a webpage full of poorly-written copy, to represent an F100 company.
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Monday, May 7, 2018
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
I don't like all this contract work...
"I don't like all this contract work. Is it because you're not committed to these companies, or is it because you're not good enough to keep a job?"
- Hiring Manager to an interviewee... interviewing for a project-based contract role in an industry and market where serial contracting is the norm.
- Hiring Manager to an interviewee... interviewing for a project-based contract role in an industry and market where serial contracting is the norm.
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