Will Work for …?

by Steve Waugh | Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 at 1:03 pm

So, I’m currently bidding on web design projects the world over.  There’s something that strikes me as odd when bidding online for these jobs.  Let’s see if I can accurately describe my awkward approach towards this process.

It’s a lot like going on a blind date.  It’s goes like this, “Hi there, I’m a web designer and I could help you ….”  But wait!  It gets even better!!  The best part of this ever so brief interaction (if you could call it that!) is that I’m supposed to offer a price quote based on their technical description of the proposed project.  Imagine calling your mechanic and asking for a repair quote after you’ve done your crazy best to replicate the squeaky sound your poor car is making.  Uh huh… good luck with than one!

Oh well, these are the breaks when working without borders.  It doesn’t matter that I’m more of a “like to meet and shake a person’s hand” kind of person.  It also matters not that this sort of bidding puts me a bit out of my element.  And really I don’t know why, because as a web designer I have no boundaries and can work anywhere.  In this digital age working remotely is the norm.  In fact I have years of experience of designing and supporting software remotely.  But still, I usually meet my clients face-to-face, so not actually ever meeting the person still seems a bit mysterious to me.

Your thoughts?

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