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XerMarks



Joined: 06 Oct 2007
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Location: Tramadol

PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:12 am    Post subject: How could working with chocolate become stressful ? Reply with quote
OK , its like this . Im a chocolateir. This time of year is a first for me since I began working with chocolate. I find myslef doing wedding after wedding , hundreds of chocolate favors for guests, each wedding need different details " I want this color box with this color ribbong and this charm and it needs to say this and, and, and ,and ,and ,and " Then they call me EVERY FRIKIN DAY wanting to change something like 2 days before ?? I dont think so !!! I cant RE- make 200 favors !in 2 days . Then it turns into bridezilla ! What do I tell these pretentious bizzos ? What the hell do they want godiva chocolate for anyways ? its all for looks , its stupidI just dont feel like hearing it today . I got a throat cold AND I got inventory ( 1000 peices) and 2 frikin dealines for 2 weddings due this friday !
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zipbung



Joined: 16 Jan 2007
Posts: 13

PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:54 am    Post subject: How could working with chocolate become stressful ? Reply with quote
if the candy is already done and they want to change it,tell them you will have to charge extra for it.if they don't want the old stuff you can always resell it and still cash in.
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rivasj27



Joined: 12 Feb 2008
Posts: 6

PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:36 am    Post subject: How could working with chocolate become stressful ? Reply with quote
Well, look on the bright side...at least your chocolate didn't seize up today. :)Brides can be difficult. You have my sympathy about them!
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wheeliebin



Joined: 22 Nov 2007
Posts: 4

PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:19 am    Post subject: How could working with chocolate become stressful ? Reply with quote
As far as the jobs on the table have a good sneeze with no mask and gloves....For future Bridzilla's an iron clad this is what you want and will receive discussion with no changes being made without cash penalties.
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Unsaskinquili



Joined: 03 Nov 2007
Posts: 5
Location: Usa

PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:01 am    Post subject: How could working with chocolate become stressful ? Reply with quote
There's a special place in heaven reserved for chocolateirs.
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rotanisamix



Joined: 27 Jan 2008
Posts: 4
Location: Canada

PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:44 am    Post subject: How could working with chocolate become stressful ? Reply with quote
Do the un-huh, un-huh and then call them 2 hours before the wedding to say that things went horribly wrong with their new order, but if they want you saved their previous one. What would they like to do?Don't forget to compliment the bride...... on whoever it was that SHOE HORNED her into that gown. Hope they're not serving sausages at the dinner.
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Soon2BMrsGupta2169



Joined: 11 Feb 2008
Posts: 5

PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 10:26 am    Post subject: How could working with chocolate become stressful ? Reply with quote
start doing contracts for large orders.
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toolsviks



Joined: 27 Jan 2008
Posts: 4
Location: usa

PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:09 pm    Post subject: How could working with chocolate become stressful ? Reply with quote
Charge double and if they are willing to pay then remake them. You cannot and should not undo what has already been done. I would give them the option to pay for both or keep what looks fine already. They will have to get over it.I hope you feel better soon.
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veronicadelaware



Joined: 24 Nov 2007
Posts: 6

PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:51 pm    Post subject: How could working with chocolate become stressful ? Reply with quote
marry me???????????????
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Stormy



Joined: 13 Dec 2007
Posts: 2

PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:34 pm    Post subject: How could working with chocolate become stressful ? Reply with quote
I think you should put in the contract that all sales are final and no changes can be made (whatever time you want) before the delivery date. Then have them sign it and make sure that they understand. Then if they give you a hard time you just have to remind them of the contract.
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tombstoneaz



Joined: 02 Dec 2007
Posts: 5

PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 5:16 pm    Post subject: How could working with chocolate become stressful ? Reply with quote
Well first of all relax, second, I think you should include a policy in your contract that specifies that once the contract with the specification in the chocolate arrangements (or whatever you call it, you're the expert not me) is signed there can't be no changes (or there will be an extra cost if you prefer) I would do that if I were you. I know the customer's always right but I also know they can drive you nuts if you do every little thing they want you to do so I think that you should put your foot down, By the way do you happen to have a web site? I'm interested in becoming a chocolatier too could you give me any pointers? thanks.
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SarahC7768



Joined: 02 Dec 2007
Posts: 3

PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:59 pm    Post subject: How could working with chocolate become stressful ? Reply with quote
I can't eat chocolate, it makes me sick...literally.I feel your pain though.Brides can be a pain in the a$$.Next year...don't do weddings.LOL
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