I'm tired of working for these guys. How can I tell them that I quit?

A month ago, I got a call from a local business(a popular tattoo parlor) wanting me to create a website. I've done sites for businesses before, so I was willing to help the guys out.

When we sat down and discussed the specifics, they didn't care about the appearence. As long as the right info got up, then everything else was up to me. In about a week, I bought the domain, got hosting, and delivered the site. They liked it.
It was clean and professional(and personally, what I would like to see when deciding what parlor to visit - were I to get a tattoo). They paid me for my services.

After a week, however, they decided that it was too clean. They wanted it to look more like 'other' tattoo sites. Dark, wild, and 'in your face'. I agreed to change it at first, but no I'm not sure if I want to. I feel as though it would be downgrading my work, and that's not something I want to put my name on.

I'm tired of running in circles for these guys. How do I tell them that I quit?

You have to make some decisions about what is more important to you right now, your business reputation or getting out of this situation. Because you told them you would change the site, you're going to look bad if you just tell them, "Hey, I just don't want to do this!"

Before you quit, You need to answer this question: Do you need them for a reference to build your business or can you afford to just walk away?

I sympathize with not wanting to "grunge up" the site you are proud of, but you may want to think about your decision carefully. You provide a service and you will have many customers who are going to ask for changes or express themselves in an unclear way and then want you to "read their mind" and give them what they want - even if they didn't exactly tell you what they want. Part of being in business is developing ways to deal with customer problems.

When it's all said and done...If you want out, tell them you are sorry, but you have a problem of "creative differences" over this website and cannot continue to work for them.

Even when I have negative feelings, I act polite and respectful because word of mouth can help or hinder a business. People will view this website you have done and critique it. If you are rude to the business owners they may bad-mouth you. Every business customer can potentially lead to more business. You don't want to "burn your bridges" too quickly.

LeslieAnn

U suck and I quit

Good Luck

Im out!!

I'm sorry. I do not have time to modify that site. Here is a list of associates that you can call who might be available...

Guys, I appreciate that you want to look like your competitor, but feel your advantage is in looking UNlike your competitor. I also don't like to create sites like that and would hate to put my name on it. Would you like me to refer you to someone else?

Tell them to "Take this job and shove it, I ain't working here no more"!!!

Tell them on the phone, that you're more of a business type of girl and not a girl of tattoos. They'll probaly curse at you and hang up, then you can say f**k you back! Conversation over! Good luck!

well if the pay is good u maybe shouldnt until u get another job or something ,but just tell them the problem and that they need to give more i deas and stop changing there mind or if they dont quit and thell have to do it themsevles

Just don't return there calls and they will get sick of you and get someone esle, or just say your far to busy now and you can do it in 3 months time...

Say "I quit" and walk out. Or find another job than walk out.

Basically, if you're working for them, they have final say. If you feel that strongly about it, just let them know that you quit due to artistic differences, or something similar

Tell that in your professional opinion, the ad is fine and you would be going against your principles to change it. Tell them they need to hire someone else if they want to make changes.

Just tell them that you do not think that you are the right person to do the work. The important thing is to not burn any bridges with anyone. You would be surprised what a small world it is.

Tell them the truth. That you think you did a good job and don't want to cheapen your work.
Truth is always the best, no matter if it 'hurts' or not...if it hurts their feelings, then they have a problem, not you.

Just tell them that you don't do subpar work and if that's the way they choose to go, they should find a lesser developer.

You need to be up front and give them your standards. You are the one in control do not down grade just because someone asked you to

Your original contract requirements were met and you were paid.

Tell them you are too busy to do them justice - and suggest 2 or 3 other places they can take their business.

Take your payment and say 'goodbye'.
It's their website, they can have whatever they want. But you don't have to do it for them, if it's not something that suits you. You've done a great job explaining it in your question...just tell them the same thing.

Always be honest with people and it goes further. Tell them what you think and let them know that you are the one they came to and if they don't like your work you can find other places to go. Because doing what you do is kind of like being an artist and nobody should change the way you do things (except for the right price maybe).

Tell them that you are currently deep with othyer projects and unfortunately cannot accommodate them.

if you dont like there approach, and you have other opprotunities, then tell them to find some one who will

all the answers are great--but why not consider--it a challenge--grit your teeth--and make it the best work you've-done--you said they want to down grade--well make it great anyway--anyone can quite-and give up--

just tell them politely that you don't want to make your work something that isn't you. and that you want the right kind of attention to be credited you. Tell them you're sorry that you can't meet their request.

well I dont know, I guess you could take it as they are down grading your work but I dont think it is anything against you, I just think they are looking for something more wild. the majority of people that go to tattoo have some kind of wildness in them, they probably do want to see something wild, its nothing against you, i wouldnt think but if i were you i would go ahead and change it, but only if they pay you for it, and they have to tell you THEN what changes they want THEN, they need to pay you for your time. Next time I would suggest doing websites for people who are more professional, like an office place or something like that, something that you are interested in!

if u have another job to take then heck yera just quit say f u guys im tired of this get your own dog to do ur work then walk out the door and ignore those dudes go work at like a company or a store god pay good pay

tell them that you already fulfilled your obligations to them which they liked and paid you for it. I they want to have it changed then they may have to get another contract from someone or you ,and gonna have to pay to for it.

I really don't see why you care so much as long as you are getting paid for it and they aren't making your job doing it difficult.

If you just don't want to change it, then they'll just have someone else do it or maybe screw it up themselves. Since they paid for your services, then any work you did for them is theirs, so your name will be on it anyway. So trying to go with the "I have more integrity than this" route won't necessarily wash.

If you simply don't want to personally change it, if you just can't bring yourself to do it, then tell them as much. Since they have pretty much been nice to you about it, then there is no reason to dance around the issue.

Oh, and I've done and sold artwork of my own for some years, so I do know something about artistic pride. But if you are going to place yourself in the position of being paid consistently for your art, then you have to sometimes make concessions to please the customer.

Tell them you are currently tied up on another long term project and will not have time for modifications for quite awhile .
Never quit when 'self employed' , just be 'too busy elsewhere' !

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How about telling them what you just said above. Something like this (Hey guys we need to talk. I really appreciated you giving me the chance to design your site. I really feel that if you change the site number one this won't make your business stand out from all the rest. Number two if you want a site like the other guys. I won't be able to do this because I feel these types of sites are not what I'm interested in designing and you will have to find some one else. Heres who I recommend AYZ WEB DESIGN. I hope you understand and we can part as friends. If your in the this type of business start telling other people up front what you will design and what you won't. Good Luck.

Do you have a contract with these guys? If you don't, I don't see any obstacles preventing you from simply speaking your mind. You may even have the upper hand here and challenge them with some demands of your own, speaking in a business point of view. You're bound to run into these kinds of issues, face the challenges...BECOME THE APPRENTICE, and don't let Donal Trump FIRE U! Think about it, and use it to your advantage, how much can you get out of this deal? Get yourself some incentive for every hit on their page, it's all about the Benjamins is what I'm saying!