Dear So and So

[ultraviolet]

Dear Ad Agency,

Of course I can present work to your clients on your behalf. But really, giving me at least 24-hours notice would have been nice--for both you and me. On my side, structuring my work for a presentation instead of for implementation would have been helpful. On your side, more prep time means a more polished presentation and likely a better outcome. But, OK. I'll get up and present these concepts to the CMO of your Fortune 500 client three hours from now. No problem.

Love,
Me

P.S. The short notice will be reflected when you're invoiced.

[spokewench]

dear title company: Thank your for wasting 3 days telling me how hard this project will be, how costly, and that you just don't have the staff to do it and then telling me that it will take 2-3 weeks (after you wasted 3 days going back and forth about how you are so overworked and can't get a simple title commitment prepared.

Duh,isn't that what you do for a living?

[Kitsune06]

Dear prospective xray students:
I remember very well what it was like to be in your shoes. I really hope I was helpful when I answered your questions. I know I might have been scary, but I was as candid and honest as I wish students would have been when *I* was in your shoes. I mean it when I say I wish there was a way you could all get in and not totally crush what little remains of the job market. You all seem like great people. Best of luck to you all, though I know I won't see half of you this fall. If you didn't get in, it doesn't mean we didn't like you. Please reapply.

[limewave]

Dear Self,

It's lookin' like you stirred up a hornets nest unintentionally. Take some deep breaths and collect yourself. Separate your emotionsfrom the situation and handle it like a business issue. Just remember, there are crazies out there, and this one walks, talks, and acts like a crazy (AND has your home address!). If there is a confrontation this afternoon . . . just remember to keep things simple, direct, professional and to maintain your composure.

I'll keep a bottle of wine chilled for you when you get home along with some chocolates.

Hang in there. You can do it. Not everyone needs to be your friend . . . And there's a good reason for that: self-preservation.

Limewave