On shit writers

well, it is tough isn't it. I would like to be compassionate but in this case I am not. If you are a freelance writer, the most you can or should do is to try your very best to do a good job so that people will call you again. He is also a freelance property agent so he is always on the phone and missing in action for a 3 hour lunch when I am solving problems. Do I slightly empathize with him? Friggin' no. Call me heartless but he is not hard up for money and he is running both jobs just so that in case one of the industries happen to be quiet at some time. He even said that he wants to take a break after this gig because he is 'sian'. Excuse me! You hardly worked and according to him, this is his first freelance gig of the year!

It just seems like the ad agency is paying him to handle his property sideline, also providing the office amenities like a free landline and photocopiers.

I am sure it isn't his dream job because he sucks at it. Everyone is complaining about the scripts. His words cannot bring the story alive and I have to use visuals to support those limp words when visuals are not needed at this stage.

I tried to be understanding and not judge too quickly. But more than 2 weeks have passed and I am covering his ass as I have no choice. We are a 'team' and the deadlines need to be met. I think after more than 2 weeks, I am allowed to judge when the dude is just sitting there waiting for me to come out with the ideas. Dude, really...