Unforgettable Document Delivery Stories: The Most Bizarre Client Submissions

In the world of freelancing and remote work, we often encounter unique and amusing situations when it comes to document submissions. Today, I want to share a story that highlights one of the most perplexing ways I’ve ever received a document from a client, and I invite you to join in and share your experiences as well.

One time, a client emailed me a photo of a PDF displayed on their iPad—not just any photo, but one taken with their Samsung phone. You read that right! Instead of sending me the document directly, they thought snapping a picture of the PDF on their iPad was an adequate way to deliver the invoice. Understandably, I still had to take the time to process that invoice manually, which was quite the adventure.

But I’m not here solely to share my amusing anecdote; I’d love to hear from you! What’s the most unusual or frustrating way you’ve received documents from clients? Have you encountered handwritten notes, upside-down scans, or files whimsically renamed (perhaps “Image(345).jpg”)?

I’m gathering stories as part of a larger project aimed at streamlining the document submission process. This isn’t a pitch for a product or service; I simply want to know that I’m not alone in this chaotic landscape.

So, if you have a hilarious or head-scratching document submission story, please share! Let’s commiserate over these quirky client interactions and perhaps find a way to mitigate them in the future.