commission horror stories

A common commission horror story is about a graphic designer. A client commissioned a logo design. The designer presented several drafts, but the client gave very vague feedback like 'I don't like it, make it better'. After many rounds of revisions, the client finally chose one of the initial designs. However, when it came time to pay, the client tried to haggle down the price, claiming that the work wasn't that much effort. Another example is a software developer who was commissioned to create a custom software. The client didn't clearly define the scope of the project at the start. As the developer worked, the client kept adding new features, which led to a never - ending project and a lot of unpaid extra work.

I heard of a case where an artist took on a commission. The client gave very unclear instructions. The artist worked for weeks thinking they were on the right track. But when they presented the work, the client was furious, saying it wasn't what they wanted at all. The artist not only didn't get paid but also lost materials and time. It was a nightmare because the lack of clear communication led to a total disaster for the artist.

One horror story is when a salesperson was promised a large commission for closing a big deal. They worked hard, got the deal done, but then the company changed the commission structure at the last minute and they got a pittance. It was a total bait - and - switch.

One horror story could be about customers being wrongly charged excessive fees. The banks, in some cases, were found to have added on fees that were not justified, leaving customers out of pocket for no good reason.

In some places, there have been 'Joint Commission horror stories' related to equipment maintenance. For example, a surgical unit had some of their crucial surgical equipment that was not regularly maintained as required by the Joint Commission. During an operation, the equipment malfunctioned. This not only endangered the patient's life but also caused a great deal of stress for the surgical team. Moreover, there was an instance in a rehabilitation center where the Joint Commission found that the patient assessment procedures were not up to the mark. Staff were not accurately assessing patients' progress, which meant that some patients were not getting the appropriate level of care and were either over - or under - treated.

Read the contract carefully. Make sure all the terms about commission are clearly stated, including how it's calculated, when it's paid, and under what circumstances it can be changed. This way, you can protect yourself from sudden changes in the commission structure like in the bait - and - switch scenarios.

A real estate agent had a great commission check story. She had been trying to sell a large, expensive property for ages. After countless open houses and negotiations, she finally found the perfect buyer. The commission on that sale was so substantial that she was able to take her entire family on a luxury vacation and still have money left to invest in her business. She said it was the most rewarding feeling ever as all her hard work paid off.

Sure. In the service industry, like in a restaurant. A waiter was promised a commission for getting a large party to order a special expensive wine. He convinced the party to go for it. But then the restaurant management decided that the wine was on a special promotion and so no commission would be given. The waiter was really disappointed as he had really worked hard to promote it.

There was a financial advisor who had a client with a large portfolio. He provided excellent advice over the years and finally convinced the client to make some major investment moves. As a result, the client made significant profits, and the advisor got a large commission. With that money, he was able to send his kids to the best private schools in the area. It was a great example of how long - term relationship building in business can lead to a very lucrative commission check.

In the service industry, a real commission horror story can be that of a delivery person. They get a commission based on the number of deliveries. A company might overload them with deliveries in an unrealistic time frame. For example, a delivery person was given 20 deliveries in a 3 - hour span in a very large city with traffic. They couldn't complete all the deliveries on time, and the company deducted a large part of their commission. Also, a masseuse might be commissioned for a series of massages for a client. The client might not show up for some of the appointments without prior notice. The masseuse has reserved the time for the client and loses out on potential income from other clients, yet the client still expects the remaining massages at the original price with no compensation for the missed ones.