🔧 Set your boundaries. 📝 Get it in writing. 💸 Invoice early.
We love building things, but some clients treat us like a screwdriver they just pick up and put down without reading the manual. screwdriver client
You know the type — • Shows up with zero prep • Changes the specs halfway through • Thinks “quick tweak” means redoing everything • And somehow expects premium results for bargain-bin patience 🔧 Set your boundaries
Option 2: Short & punchy (Twitter / LinkedIn) Some clients treat you like a screwdriver — useful only when they need to force something, then tossed back in the drawer. We love building things, but some clients treat
Issues? Check the #screwdriver channel or open a GitHub issue. If you clarify what refers to in your context (slang, a brand, a nickname, a dev tool, etc.), I can rewrite the post more precisely.
Here’s a draft for a social media or forum post regarding a — assuming you’re referring to a client (person or company) who is difficult, disorganized, or “stripped down” in some way (using “screwdriver” as slang). If you meant something else (e.g., a technical client name, a tool brand, or a software client), let me know. Option 1: Humorous / relatable (for freelancers or agencies) 🪛 POV: You’ve got a “screwdriver client”