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My developer has cut off all contact (update)

2 points by re_hashed 12y ago

Hi, About a week ago I posted about my developer not getting in touch for a month or so. It's now been longer than that (obviously) and still nothing. I know he's alive because he's active on here, but won't answer a simple email (and I've sent plenty) I seriously have no clue what to do, and the last email he sent stated that he was going to send an update... but he never did. What the heck should I do?

eschutte2 12y ago
Find a new developer.
oruam 12y ago
pray a lot. miracles happen - sometimes.
kmoe 12y ago
Do you have any mutual contacts? I'd try to get in contact with him every way I can.
2510c39011c5 12y ago
He might be suffering deep depression right now. I have heard about two cases of people cutting off contact with someone they worked for. It turned out that both of them were having depression at the time, due to the continuous frustration they had during the communication with their respective boss. One of the men quietly went back to his hometown in the end.
BorisMelnik 12y ago
To me a few days of non-communication is completely unacceptable and is a huge red flag, especially if this guy (you said he) is on here actively posting which is basically just a huge "FU." In my opinion, there are 2 routes to take on this - 1. be assertive and give him some sort of ultimatum. don't trash the guy publicly but let him know you will be writing an honest review of his work on X review site and will not be working with him in the future, or recommending him. let him know the only way to prevent this from happening is to respond with a plan of action and to follow up on that plan. 2. cut your losses and find a new developer. I learned a long time ago if you want to be respected in business you cannot always make friends and you can't worry about making people happy. Sometimes this means sending people ultimatums, especially when you money, time and dreams are on the line. There is a lot of talk about depression and anxiety, which are very real things however these are not your problems. Good luck!

2 points by re_hashed 12y ago

eschutte2 12y ago

Find a new developer.

oruam 12y ago

pray a lot. miracles happen - sometimes.

kmoe 12y ago

Do you have any mutual contacts? I'd try to get in contact with him every way I can.

2510c39011c5 12y ago

He might be suffering deep depression right now. I have heard about two cases of people cutting off contact with someone they worked for. It turned out that both of them were having depression at the time, due to the continuous frustration they had during the communication with their respective boss. One of the men quietly went back to his hometown in the end.

BorisMelnik 12y ago

To me a few days of non-communication is completely unacceptable and is a huge red flag, especially if this guy (you said he) is on here actively posting which is basically just a huge "FU." In my opinion, there are 2 routes to take on this - 1. be assertive and give him some sort of ultimatum. don't trash the guy publicly but let him know you will be writing an honest review of his work on X review site and will not be working with him in the future, or recommending him. let him know the only way to prevent this from happening is to respond with a plan of action and to follow up on that plan. 2. cut your losses and find a new developer. I learned a long time ago if you want to be respected in business you cannot always make friends and you can't worry about making people happy. Sometimes this means sending people ultimatums, especially when you money, time and dreams are on the line. There is a lot of talk about depression and anxiety, which are very real things however these are not your problems. Good luck!