While you may have a good rapport with some of your clients, there are always going to be some who don’t always treat you the kindest or are the easiest to work with.
Don’t fret if you have a few horror clients—you’re not alone. The ‘Clients From Hell’ project shares the best stories about how people have dealt with some pretty crazy customers. And recently, they focused exclusively on freelancers and designers. The experiences are pretty hilarious, especially if you can relate yourself.
Read on for some of our laugh-out-loud moments from clients who had SOME nerve!
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“I thought you were the pro.” https://t.co/4jIrJYnaQD pic.twitter.com/NCuxNhSyC3
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) April 21, 2021
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Client: Why is your logo all over everything? I can’t use this!Me: That’s our watermark, and yes, that’s the point.https://t.co/PO6qiyVWFo
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) July 28, 2020
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Client: Won’t you do it for free? It’ll be great exposure.Me: You’re a complete stranger and you still found out about me. If that happened, then obviously I have all the exposure I need. No thank you.https://t.co/ASAbwIFMZ7
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) May 6, 2020
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Ah, the eternal impasse. Has this happened to you?https://t.co/N3z7aVLViu pic.twitter.com/emXceB7Q8G
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) September 26, 2020
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Client: How much for a website?Me: Well, it depends on what you wa-Client: HOW MUCH? JEEZ!Me: You work in construction right? How much is a house?Client: What are we talking, one-bed-Me: HOW MUCH? JEEZ!https://t.co/BylmSK2iwi
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) December 8, 2020
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It is a mystery to everyone. https://t.co/N3z7aVLViu pic.twitter.com/J8m5uKLn7F
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) April 18, 2021
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Motivated by money https://t.co/p9gYtI5pv4 pic.twitter.com/Z2mJ6Co7Ug
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) May 2, 2020
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Client: You can’t use the color red. The owner hates it.Me: But it’s your corporate color. It’s in all your branding guidelines.Client: I know.Me: So does the owner hate himself?Client: More than you know.https://t.co/XjPqNgQHuU
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) October 30, 2020
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“I think my keyboard is broken.” https://t.co/BCCp1lStXH pic.twitter.com/Oqm2c49Rqj
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) April 28, 2020
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You crafty fiends! You got me this time. https://t.co/HxzoGXBkPS pic.twitter.com/be6JwqCAi3
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) April 24, 2020
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A whole Facebook!?!?!?! https://t.co/FCMqHFCn6E pic.twitter.com/fwdDe79QDQ
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) August 26, 2020
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Client: All of the seniors in these photos look sad. Can you make them look happy?Me: These are photos of the actual seniors in your care home. Client: Can you give them smiles or something? Me: Can YOU?https://t.co/jKJZtaPhcM
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) February 19, 2021
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Curses, foiled again by you meddling clients! https://t.co/4jIrJYnaQD pic.twitter.com/VCa9MOFIu3
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) July 11, 2021
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Lemonadehttps://t.co/K09ZCEb1Az pic.twitter.com/zm2akgE3br
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) April 3, 2020
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Client: Well? Have you learned anything in your little time out?Me: Huh?Client: I haven’t been in touch for three months to teach you a lesson.Me: Oh, I didn’t notice. I’ve been busy with clients who pay better than you.https://t.co/UjVUjXes7G
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) April 14, 2021
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Client: My old designer hasn’t finished the site. It’s been 2 years. Can you take it on?Me: Sure, for $700. Client: But the other guy did it for free.Me: And it’s unfinished after 2 years.https://t.co/kJodHGYsCb
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) May 9, 2020
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Client: I talked to my son and he says you’re charging way too much for this. He charge less than half what you’re asking for.Me: Why don’t you hire your son, then?Client: Oh, he’s awful. https://t.co/2Iz1sTMvRt
— Clients From Hell (@clientsfh) March 5, 2021
Have you ever dealt with clients like these?
