Advice required regarding job I took on.

[Lynx.1677]

Hey all,

Quick question and wanted to see peoples opinions. I took on a wedding job that will take place on 24th August this year but when I took it on I had no idea when my back operation would be. Now that I have had it a week ago and the docs telling me to not lift anything or do anything exerting for 3-6 months do you think it would be wise to cancel the job?

I feel bad as it's a friend of my wife who is getting married, I am sure they will understand but just wanted to put it out there to see what people think. They have paid me the deposit which obviously I will refund but can't help feeling a bit bad by cancelling on them.

Dan

[AcidDrink]

Cancel it Dan, health is everything. I am sure they will understand.

[Vikki]

Can a friend do the donkey work and you do what you need to so long as they are within your limits?

[Lynx.1677]

[QUOTE=Vikki;880484]Can a friend do the donkey work and you do what you need to so long as they are within your limits?[/QUOTE]

See, that's what I was thinking and a friend of mine has agreed to help out. Problem is am I risking it all for a few hundred quid. I can't realistically let him do all the work as I need to hold the camera all day long and weddings are usually 10-12 hours non stop on my feet. Just not sure.

[highlightshadow]

If they're a friend then they'll understand .... put some effort into getting them a good replacement too
Getting this cleared sooner rather than later though is best .... gives time to sort that out

[Lynx.1677]

[QUOTE=highlightshadow;880487]If they're a friend then they'll understand .... put some effort into getting them a good replacement too
Getting this cleared sooner rather than later though is best .... gives time to sort that out[/QUOTE]

I've looked into that too. There is no one I know and searching the net no one is even close to charging what I do.

[Vikki]

I see, that's more than a bit tricky then. Only you can decide (obvious I know). It's a shame you don't know what your limits are going to be at that time.

How about a camping chair so you can sit when not taking photos?

[Lynx.1677]

[QUOTE=Vikki;880495]I see, that's more than a bit tricky then. Only you can decide (obvious I know). It's a shame you don't know what your limits are going to be at that time.

How about a camping chair so you can sit when not taking photos?[/QUOTE]

I only shoot video and while I can sit here and there I need to be able to run around to get the shots I need. I think I've answered my own question really as there is no way I can do what I need to do while being careful about my back. Shame as I hate letting people down. :(

[adieuk]

Cancel it Dan they will understand mate your health
is more important,

[Vikki]

Result then, though not what you wanted but always better safe than sorry. Oh, didn't twig it was video.

I'm sure your friends will understand when you explain the predicament.

Ok, is it possible that movements could be geared around you rather than around other people. Talk it out with your friends and see if they can accomodate you. I think friends will be more pliable. You really need to see how they can help you help them.

Best regards.

Vikki.

[Spanner]

Did you take it on as a favour to a friend or as a business venture? If it was a favour to a friend then I'm sure they would understand. If not then I think they might get a bit ****ed as its not a great deal of time to get another sorted. I know my missus would go nuts.

One thing for sure though is you yourself can't take the job on............

[Lynx.1677]

[QUOTE=Spanner;880501]Did you take it on as a favour to a friend or as a business venture? If it was a favour to a friend then I'm sure they would understand. If not then I think they might get a bit ****ed as its not a great deal of time to get another sorted. I know my missus would go nuts.

One thing for sure though is you yourself can't take the job on............[/QUOTE]

Well I was getting paid for it but only mates rates. TBH they only decided to have a video as they knew I was really cheap and would do them a deal. They knew the situation with my back prior to me taking the job on, issue is I never thought the NHS would be this quick about the operation but there you go. You live and learn as they say!

[Sesame]

Bite the bullet mate and let them down gently and as soon as you can. Just by what you have said here it doesn't sound like you'll give the kind of service you want to plus there's a good chance you do something detrimental to your back.

The key is to give them as good a chance as possible in finding a replacement.

[panosg]

If it's a mate then he should understand.
I rather have a mate that can walk, than having a nice wedding video and a mate that can't walk!

Your health first mate.

[miniadventure]

I agree that it would be best to cancel and also as people have said if they are your friends they would understand.

You could see how you feel on the day and you could do an 'informal' video or take some pictures dependant on your health at that time