tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post7152540666225616140..comments2024-03-28T22:42:26.140-07:00Comments on THE EDUCATED GENEALOGIST: Client Work - A Love/Hate Relationship?Sheri Fenleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01720122119370691488noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-89865571965694279672010-11-27T12:29:21.528-08:002010-11-27T12:29:21.528-08:00Thank you for your candid observations! I had seri...Thank you for your candid observations! I had seriously considered becoming a professional genealogist at one point in my research, but decided not to because it would keep me from meeting my desired objective...conducting my own research to write books based on our family history. <br /><br />I remember what it was like when I was a self-employed seamstress. I spent so much time on everyone elseDebra Newton-Carterhttp://www.ibawcross-culturalgenealogy.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-41661568960945681512010-11-26T06:42:03.811-08:002010-11-26T06:42:03.811-08:00One reason I don't do fee work these days. I l...One reason I don't do fee work these days. I limited myself to one county (the one I live in at the stick built house) and I still would "go over" on the time thing. I have done the "no charge" notations in my reports. I got lots of thanks, and once in a while a large "tip $$". <br /><br />But, I am uncomfy keeping track of hours and time and all that, so Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754623831815018924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-20448873529542509832010-11-23T22:28:30.920-08:002010-11-23T22:28:30.920-08:00Sheri,
When my time comes, I will remember this. ...Sheri,<br />When my time comes, I will remember this. I would most likely follow Cathi & Melissa's example.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07411671797724196361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-65260087667940702422010-11-22T07:25:23.922-08:002010-11-22T07:25:23.922-08:00Sheri, I do the same thing that Cathi does. On my...Sheri, I do the same thing that Cathi does. On my Time Sheet that I provide to the Client I include the original billed hours and showing how they were spent and then if I spent any extra time on the project I include those hours as well and state that there is "no charge" for those hours. I want the Client to know exactly what I have done on their behalf. This has actually generatedMelissa Barkerhttp://www.freewebs.com/genealogyservices/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-32674202981142989752010-11-22T05:51:47.355-08:002010-11-22T05:51:47.355-08:00Why am I laughing? Truly, we make about a quarter(...Why am I laughing? Truly, we make about a quarter(.25) an hour, especially when first starting off. <br /><br />I have created a system to manage time killers. I think this is a good blog. Thanks for the idea.<br /><br />Kathleen<br />a3GenealogyKathleen Brandt, Professional Genealogisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985508112616184739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-65108471028047232322010-11-22T04:45:45.824-08:002010-11-22T04:45:45.824-08:00Cathi--that is a GREAT idea.Cathi--that is a GREAT idea.Kerry Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590443839479686201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-24260130954682998372010-11-22T01:55:14.349-08:002010-11-22T01:55:14.349-08:00I've had the same problem & I think Cathi&...I've had the same problem & I think Cathi's suggestion is great. If you've gone overboard, let the client know. <br /><br />When you realise how much time overdoing it costs you, get really strict with yourself. I note which other records I was tempted to look at (just a quick peek!) and include them in "recommendations for further research" in the report. <br /><br Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04360272405643318813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-22062730855347279552010-11-21T16:18:21.607-08:002010-11-21T16:18:21.607-08:00I haven't solved the original problem, but I h...I haven't solved the original problem, but I have partially solved the corollary problem of the client expecting to get that much research in the same amount of time the next time around. When I prepare my invoice, I bill for the contracted hours. I then add an item for the extra hours and indicate "no charge." I often explain in an informal email that his/her project was Cathi at Stone House Researchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13208688402530021542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-64702736905323454862010-11-21T15:12:38.554-08:002010-11-21T15:12:38.554-08:00Great to see you on Thursday! We had a great time ...Great to see you on Thursday! We had a great time with SJGS. Okay, so you're only going to learn this lesson ONCE, right?Kathryn Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508373744866161837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-15897189221152935312010-11-21T15:05:21.661-08:002010-11-21T15:05:21.661-08:00I had the same problem when I was an HR consultant...I had the same problem when I was an HR consultant. Nice to know (or, actually, not so nice to know) that I'll have the same challenge as a genealogist.Kerry Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590443839479686201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-84374895975286474362010-11-21T14:02:12.430-08:002010-11-21T14:02:12.430-08:00With my limited amount of contract work, I think t...With my limited amount of contract work, I think this was my most significant problem. I never seem to be able to stick to the time frame, and I know my report will only be half as good without that "little bit" extra, which almost always turns out to be "quite a lot extra." And of course one can't charge for the extra time. The client possibly gets way more than than Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-89059814565217492812010-11-21T13:46:00.187-08:002010-11-21T13:46:00.187-08:00I know exactly where you are coming from...
TinaI know exactly where you are coming from...<br /><br />TinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8671432547717724571.post-32403904413728393242010-11-21T13:15:29.605-08:002010-11-21T13:15:29.605-08:00Good to hear from you. I can relate to your dilema...Good to hear from you. I can relate to your dilema from my prior business experiences!Michelle Goodrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03427355155193196767noreply@blogger.com