I recently completed my first project, and I’m looking for some guidance on how to handle the situation professionally.
The original scope of the job was estimated to take approximately five days. However, the client expressed that they did not have the budget to support the full project, so we agreed to scale the work down to fit within a two-day timeframe. I completed as much of the project as possible within those agreed constraints.
Since then, the client has expressed dissatisfaction, feeling that the amount of work completed does not match the cost. From my perspective, the work performed was consistent with the reduced timeline and agreed-upon scope.
How would you recommend handling a situation like this in a professional manner, while maintaining a good client relationship and setting clear expectations moving forward?