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Re:Ask HN: What mistakes did you make when starting as a con... by sevencolors on Saturday December 07, 2019 @04:05AM (#21729253)
> - Stop trying to go above-and-beyond all the time. Do what you were brought in to do, and do it exceptionally well. If other opportunities come up, suggest them as follow-on projects instead of just doing extra stuff for free.

This so much. I used to waste hours doing small things (for free) that the client may never even notice. Just because it bothered me personally. Stick to the contracted list of things .

This isn't to say do a half-assed job, but deliver what was promised

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Re:Ask HN: What mistakes did you make when starting as a con... by prox on Saturday December 07, 2019 @07:37AM (#21729956)
Very recognizable; I always try to remember that they hire me to solve a particular problem. Most of them really don’t care how. Don’t explain, just do the work. If you’re good at your work it will be a good service / product you delivered and your client trusts you with this.
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