Woulda Coulda Shoulda

I Told You the Sign Was Too Big

And now your wallet is finding out the hard way.

Published

3 months ago

February 28, 2023

Signs of the Times Staff Signs of the Times March 2023 Issue

Things you wanted to say to frustrating clients, but didn’t.

“I told you it would be too big.”

Customer kept saying “bigger,” “bigger,” “bigger,” until it surpassed the permit requirements and available space on the building.

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