You should know ahead of time that nothing you do will be right today. Get through it as best you can and try again tomorrow.
Watch it with the gruff remarks. You may not mean anything by them, but an offhand comment is all it takes to gum up the works.
Coordinating efforts isn’t a strong suit. You prefer to do things your own way and in your own time. That said you stand to gain a lot by joining forces.
Having trouble making a pitch? Try again with the boss’s right hand man. This person is the brains behind the outfit anyway.
You could grow old waiting to be appreciated. Raise your fees instead.
You thought you had more time to make a financial decision, but that won’t be possible. Poll loved ones and friends over the next 48 hours. Their input is invaluable.


