As a freelancer who has worked for a large range of big companies over the years, I’m all too aware of how important contracts are to an enterprise’s working.
I’ve long been amazed that coming to a decision about a body of work tends to be a relatively quick process, but actually negotiating and formalizing the contract becomes an incredibly drawn out process. I’ve often laughed when I’ve been sent a 40-page contract by a vendor for a tiny piece of work. I have neither the legal skills nor the legal budget to pore through the document. I tend to just let things slide—at the end of the day, I’m just keen to get the job happening.
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