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This was an interesting read, and had very similar experiences. My current problem is an IOS developer who I have used on 2 projects without issue. I then sta

This was an interesting read, and had very similar experiences. My current problem is an IOS developer who I have used on 2 projects without issue. I then started a new project 3 months ago which should have taken 2-3 weeks max. So far his mother, son have both died. He lost his house. His computer broke, and then another one. Finally his son died again!? Still nothing has been sent, and he has had 50% of the money. I suspect the problem is that he has taken on too much work. I have paid him well in the past, been fair with spec changes etc. He saw me an easy touch to screw over on the 3rd project. No plans to work with him again. It's not the money that pisses me off, its the wasted time!

mkramlich 13y ago
Without knowing the specifics or the absolute truth about the situation on his side, I can say it's possible those things really did happen. And consider that in the alternative scenario where you had to have him on payroll as a FT/direct employee, you'd be paying regular paychecks + benefits to him this entire time. You're lucky to have the option of engaging someone only as a temporary "disposable" contractor. And for every scenario where the client appears to have been "screwed" by the developer, I guarantee you the reverse scenario has happened. Possibly even with that same guy, with the shoe on the other foot. It's truly a jungle out there.
objclxt 13y ago
> Still nothing has been sent, and he has had 50% of the money. ...but you have a contract that presumably sets out the delivery, and how you resolve disputes, and what happens if somebody delivers late, presumably. And if you don't have a contract...well, there's a lesson there!