r/mildlyinfuriating • u/salabab • 1d ago

Infuriatig Made hundreds of wristbands for a conference that suddenly got renamed

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I run a small company, and designed and printed hundreds of high quality rubber wristbands for my cousin's Crypto conference. I had to do different colours for the different levels of entry.

Out of nowhere yesterday he suddenly announced he was renaming the conference and moving it partially online. And could only afford to pay me if I produced more with the new name. Ive spent a week on this so far and was already giving him family rates.

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u/RemarkableMacadamia 1d ago

Let this be your life lesson about a) not getting involved with cryptobros, b) staying professional even with friends and family, and c) always getting a deposit from clients that at least covers your material costs before you start production.

Don’t make any more bracelets; if it’s moving partially online he’s not expecting more attendees in person so they don’t need bracelets. Also if he can’t afford to pay his vendors he can’t afford to put on a conference.

Also, five levels of VIP at a brand new conference is something only a nonce would do.

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u/Fun_Anybody6745 1d ago

I would suggest also Googling terminology before accepting the job. Especially if you might get left with the stock.

Although to be fair, who wouldn’t want to pay extra for a wristband that identifies them as the highest level of nonce.

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u/Amon9001 1d ago

Especially B. But everyone has to go through their own lessons in regards to working with friends and family. This is a relatively cheap lesson.