Ann, I too am new to professional genealogy, but my instincts tell me to suggest caution. If I understand Catherine's post, it sounds like you are not the first genealogist this potential client has consulted. They may be looking for someone who will do their bidding on their terms instead of doing sound research. I was in an advanced methodology workshop with Tom Jones last week, where he emphatically said that the first thing that we must do is to verify the background information we are given according to GPS standards, and the client has to pay for it. It doesn't get much clearer than that! Jim -- Create /Your/ Family's Legacy with Heroes of the Past <http://www.heroesofthepast.com> Family History problems solved Record Retrieval ** Individual Coaching (Dallas, TX) Speaking/Training ** Photography

Jjim, This was very helpful! Lucky you to do the methodology workshop! Where was it? I have heard that sometimes clients contact several to see who offers the best deal. This may be what happened. He said several times he looked forward to my “proposal.” I haven’t even gotten to the point of telling him my fees, how it works with contract and hours, etc. I think it is good to follow my instincts, as you suggest. Thanks for passing on what Tom said! All the best, Ann Family Pictures Genealogy Ann D. Watson ann@familypicturesgenealogy.com<mailto:ann@familypicturesgenealogy.com> www.familypicturesgenealogy.com<http://www.familypicturesgenealogy.com> On Apr 1, 2017, at 9:27 PM, Jim Thornhill <jtcowman@cnextplus.com<mailto:jtcowman@cnextplus.com>> wrote: Ann, I too am new to professional genealogy, but my instincts tell me to suggest caution. If I understand Catherine's post, it sounds like you are not the first genealogist this potential client has consulted. They may be looking for someone who will do their bidding on their terms instead of doing sound research. I was in an advanced methodology workshop with Tom Jones last week, where he emphatically said that the first thing that we must do is to verify the background information we are given according to GPS standards, and the client has to pay for it. It doesn't get much clearer than that! Jim -- Create /Your/ Family's Legacy with Heroes of the Past <http://www.heroesofthepast.com> Family History problems solved Record Retrieval ** Individual Coaching (Dallas, TX) Speaking/Training ** Photography ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message