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SomeOneOrOther wrote:

Bren wrote:

There's nothing worse than a client who thinks they know what they want.

You mean like when someone hands you something they made in Microsoft Publisher, and think you're going to treat it with some degree of sincere respect?

I got contacted for a job, and the preliminary interview on the phone included, "do you have any experience using Microsoft Publisher?"

I was silent for maybe 5 seconds, contemplating what I should say, and stifling my derisive laughter.

I then told him I did not, though I had used tools that were more comprehensive and difficult, like Adobe FrameMaker and Epic Editor.

But I don't think he had a clue that MP is a home product and not a real and viable publishing option for professional use.

sturner wrote:

SomeOneOrOther wrote:

Bren wrote:

There's nothing worse than a client who thinks they know what they want.

You mean like when someone hands you something they made in Microsoft Publisher, and think you're going to treat it with some degree of sincere respect?

I got contacted for a job, and the preliminary interview on the phone included, "do you have any experience using Microsoft Publisher?"

I was silent for maybe 5 seconds, contemplating what I should say, and stifling my derisive laughter.

I then told him I did not, though I had used tools that were more comprehensive and difficult, like Adobe FrameMaker and Epic Editor.

But I don't think he had a clue that MP is a home product and not a real and viable publishing option for professional use.

If it's any real indication, best to move on methinks; you probably don't want to work there. And I don't suppose the term "Quark" would have made any sense to them either.

Last edited by SomeOneOrOther (2009-10-22 4:00 pm)

It is, if you are doing 1 or 2 page newsletters for your church, or other home based stuff.